English Explanatory Dictionary

outspeak

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To surpass in speaking; say or express more than; signify or claim superiority to; be superior to in meaning or significance; speak louder than.
  2. To speak out or aloud.
  3. To declare; utter; express; vocalise.

Word forms

outspeak outspeaks outspeaking outspoke outspoken

Etymology

From out- + speak. Cognate with Scots outspeak (“to declare, utter, speak out”), Dutch uitspreken (“to pronounce, outspeak”), German aussprechen (“to express, pronounce”).

Derived words

outspeaking outspoken unoutspeakable
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