outweigh

American

[out-wey] / ˌaʊtˈweɪ /

verb (used with object)

to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc..

The advantages of the plan outweighed its defects.

Synonyms:

override, eclipse, overshadow, surpass
to exceed in weight.

The champion will probably outweigh his opponent.
to be too heavy or burdensome for.

Collapse may follow if the load outweighs its supports.

outweigh British

/ ˌaʊtˈweɪ /

verb

to prevail over; overcome

his desire outweighed his discretion
to be more important or significant than
to be heavier than

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Etymology

Origin of outweigh

First recorded in 1590–1600; out- + weigh ¹

Example Sentences

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It does so because recent labor-market weakness outweigh inflation concerns, the central bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the similarities between the two moments are outweighed by their differences.

From BBC

However, he "made the judgement that the risks were outweighed by the need."

From BBC

“The sense that the market is well supplied, at least in the near term, continues to outweigh episodic geopolitical risk premiums,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.

From Barron's

"The highs far outweigh all the preparation and the stress," he added.

From BBC

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