outbest

verb

outbest

verb

Etymology From out- + best.

1

To be better at something.

  • Always the competitor, he usually outbested me in everything we did, but Battle-Cry was his Achilles Heel.2010, David Mittler, Legacy of Fire:
  • Before long, the brothers were outbesting each other, recanting their childhood antics until Drake relaxed.2013, Pat Simmons, Her Dress:

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