outshine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To shine brighter than something else
  2. To exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner
  3. To shine forth, to give out light.

Pronunciation

/aʊtˈʃaɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AcpoKrane-outshine.wav

Word forms

outshine outshines outshining outshone outshined

Etymology

From out- + shine.

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