Webverb out· do ˌau̇t-ˈdü outdid ˌau̇t-ˈdid ; outdone ˌau̇t-ˈdən ; outdoing ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ ; outdoes ˌau̇t-ˈdəz transitive verb 1 : to go beyond in action or performance 2 : defeat, overcome …

WebTo do more or better than (another) in performance or action. See Synonyms at excel. Idiom: outdo oneself. To do something exceptional or superb, especially in relation to past efforts: outdid himself in preparing dinner. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

Weboutdo verb [ T ] uk / ˌaʊtˈduː / us / ˌaʊtˈduː / outdid | outdone to be, or do something, better than someone else: He always tries to outdo everybody else in the class. SMART …

Weboutdo verb as in to surpass to be greater, better, or stronger than two vaccine developers who spent years vigorously trying to outdo one another's research Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance surpass exceed top better eclipse outshine beat outstrip outclass outmatch outdistance excel transcend outgun overcome master overtop outpace outrun

Webverb (used with object), out·did, out·done, out·do·ing. to surpass in execution or performance: The cook outdid himself last night. QUIZ Smoothly step over to these …

WebBritannica Dictionary definition of OUTDO. [+ object] : to do better than (someone or something) : to be more successful than (someone or something) Smaller companies often outdo larger ones in customer service. My sister always tried to outdo me in school. She's a great cook, but she really outdid herself this time.

Weboutdo verb [ T ] us / ˌaʊtˈduː / uk / ˌaʊtˈduː / outdid | outdone to be, or do something, better than someone else: He always tries to outdo everybody else in the class. SMART …

Weboutdo oneself To do something exceptional or superb, especially in relation to past efforts: outdid himself in preparing dinner. American Heritage outdo oneself to do something …

Weboutdo verb To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass. Samuel Johnson's Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: To Outdo verb To excel; to surpass; to perform beyond another. Etymology: out and do. He hath in this action outdone his former deeds doubly. William Shakespeare. What brave commander is not proud to see

Weboutdo (aʊtduː ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense outdoes , present participle outdoing , past tense outdid , past participle outdone 1. verb If you outdo someone, you are a lot more successful than they are at a particular activity. It was important for me to outdo them, to feel better than they were. [VERB noun]