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outtell

[ out-tel ]

verb (used with object)

, out·told, out·tell·ing.
  1. to outdo in telling; telling; tell; surpass in effect:

    so ridiculous as to outtell any comment.

  2. to tell to the end; say completely:

    He outtold the tale to his amazed listeners.

  3. to speak out; tell openly; declare:

    The guilty heart outtells its inmost thoughts.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of outtell1

First recorded in 1605–15; out- + tell 1

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Example Sentences

It would have served you right if they hadnt fished you outtell me all about it.

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