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outbid

1 of 1verb
/aʊtˈbɪd/
Forms:outbids,outbidding,outbid,outbid
1

to offer a higher price than someone else especially in an auction

C2
  • At the auction, Sarah was determined to outbid everyone else for the vintage painting, eventually winning it with the highest offer.
  • The tech company managed to outbid its competitors for the lucrative government contract, securing a major boost to its revenue.
  • Despite their best efforts, the small business couldn't outbid the larger corporation for the prime real estate location.
  • During the charity fundraiser, a generous donor decided to outbid all others to support the cause, winning a weekend getaway package.
  • The passionate car collector outbid everyone at the classic car auction, adding a rare 1960s model to his extensive collection.
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