outgrow
to grow too large for: to outgrow one's clothes.
to leave behind or lose in the changes incident to development or the passage of time: She outgrew her fear of the dark.
to surpass in growing: watching one child outgrow another.
Archaic. to grow out; burst forth; protrude.
Origin of outgrow
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How to use outgrow in a sentence
Instead of outgrowing his hobbies, Meier made his living from them.
I hope having a younger sister, and outgrowing baby charms may be salutary.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeI'm so glad to meet somebody else that's outgrowing something.
He was rather pleased that they were outgrowing their apathy.
The Runaway Skyscraper | Murray LeinsterAdvancement toward internationalism will be made by a generalized patriotism rather than by outgrowing patriotism.
The Psychology of Nations | G.E. Partridge
Terry is shown outgrowing the tomboy stage, and unable to play with the boys on an equal status.
Why the Chimes Rang: A Play in One Act | Elizabeth Apthorp McFadden
British Dictionary definitions for outgrow
/ (ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊ) /
to grow too large for (clothes, shoes, etc)
to lose (a habit, idea, reputation, etc) in the course of development or time
to grow larger or faster than
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