outdo

Verb

Verb Forms: outdid, outdone, outdoing, outdoes

• To perform better than or exceed someone in an action.
• be or do something to a greater degree
  • "She outdoes all other athletes"
• get the better of
• To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.

Examples

• He tried to outdo my 50-point play with a triple-letter score, but fell short.
• You've outdone yourself—another personal best!

Synonyms

best, exceed, outflank, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, scoop, surmount, surpass, trump, improve on, to outperform, to outrival