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outstand

[ out-stand ]

verb (used without object)

, out·stood, out·stand·ing.
  1. to be prominent.


verb (used with object)

, out·stood, out·stand·ing.
  1. to stay or remain beyond:

    to outstand the hour.

outstand

/ ˌaʊtˈstænd /

verb

  1. intr to be outstanding or excel
  2. intr nautical to stand out to sea
  3. archaic.
    tr to last beyond


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Word History and Origins

Origin of outstand1

First recorded in 1565–75; out- + stand

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Example Sentences

I warrant she will change her mind one time or other: I only wish she may not, as the old saying is, outstand her market.'

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