outweigh

[ out-wey ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc.: The advantages of the plan outweighed its defects.

  2. to exceed in weight: The champion will probably outweigh his opponent.

  1. to be too heavy or burdensome for: Collapse may follow if the load outweighs its supports.

Origin of outweigh

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; out- + weigh1

Other words for outweigh

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How to use outweigh in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for outweigh

outweigh

/ (ˌaʊtˈweɪ) /


verb(tr)
  1. to prevail over; overcome: his desire outweighed his discretion

  2. to be more important or significant than

  1. to be heavier than

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