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outbid
CIDE DICTIONARY
outbid, v. t.
To exceed or surpass in bidding; to bid a higher price. [1913 Webster]
"Prevent the greedy, and outbid the bold." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
outbid, v.tr. (-bidding; past and past part. -bid)
1 bid higher than (another person) at an auction.
2 surpass in exaggeration etc.
1 bid higher than (another person) at an auction.
2 surpass in exaggeration etc.
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