outspend

[ out-spend ]

verb (used with object)

, out·spent, out·spend·ing.

1. to outdo in spending; spend more than:

   They seemed determined to outspend their neighbors.

2. to exceed (one's resources) in spending:

   He quickly outspent his fortune.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outspend¹

First recorded in 1580–90; out- + spend

Example Sentences

The action is between the people donating, trying to outspend each other.

From BBC

And a bigger investment from national Democrats would match Allred’s impressive fundraising haul that has seen him dramatically outspend Cruz on the airwaves.

From Slate

According to research by the Associated Press, Trump’s side is slated to outspend their Democratic counterparts 25-to-1 over the course of the next month.

From BBC

"They can outspend you and they don't care how long it takes."

From BBC

“We’ve seen this now for the last several years, and so a base election, they, Democrats, outspend, and you put very sexy things like abortion and marijuana on the ballot, and a lot of young people come out and vote,” he said.

From Washington Times