outbid

[ out-bid ]

verb (used with object)

, out·bid, out·bid·den or out·bid, out·bid·ding.

1. to outdo in bidding; make a higher bid than (another bidder).

outbid

/ ˌaʊtˈbɪd /

verb

1. tr to bid higher than; outdo in bidding

Other Words From

• outbidder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of outbid¹

First recorded in 1580–90; out- + bid ¹

Example Sentences

The auction house says Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun outbid six other rivals to get the "Comedian" installation of the Italian visual artist on Wednesday.

From BBC

In awarding Cole what was then the richest contract for a pitcher in baseball history, the Yankees outbid the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times

The tycoon could be “prepared to outbid Musk”, using an auction to potentially exclude Starlink from the Indian market, he says.

From BBC

Swift tried to buy them back, but was outbid, according to Regan.

From BBC

Fox has made a big push to get into the racing scene and outbid NBC for the Belmont, which it did for the first time last year.

From Los Angeles Times