Definition

To make a bleating sound that is louder or more pronounced than another.

Example

The sheep seemed to outbleat the others during feeding time.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that sheep at the farm yesterday?

Yeah, it was trying to outbleat the others!

I couldn't believe how loud it was getting.

Right? It definitely won the contest for the loudest bleat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outbleat → It is formed from "out-" (meaning outside or beyond) and "bleat" (from Old English "blǣtan", meaning to make the characteristic cry of a sheep). The word "outbleat" means to bleat or cry out, typically in a loud or pronounced manner, beyond the usual sound.

Memory Tip

Think of making a loud cry ('bleat') that goes 'beyond' ('out-') the normal sound — that's what outbleat means.

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