outgrow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To become too big in size or too mature in age or outlook to continue to want, need, use, experience, or accept some object, practice, condition, belief, etc.
  2. To grow faster or larger than.

Pronunciation

/ˌaʊtˈɡɹəʊ/ /ˌɑʊtˈɡɹoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-outgrow.wav

Word forms

outgrow outgrows outgrowing outgrew outgrown

Etymology

From out- + grow.

Synonyms

Derived words

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