Definition

To achieve a higher rating or score than another person or thing.

Example

The new movie managed to outrate its competitors at the box office this weekend.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how that new movie outrate the others at the box office last weekend?

Yeah, it surprised everyone! People really loved it.

I wonder if it can outrate the top grossing film of the year.

It might! The reviews have been amazing so far.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outrate → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or surpassing) and "rate" (from Old French *rate*, meaning a fixed price or value). The word "outrate" means to surpass in rate or value.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'beyond' ('out-') a certain 'value' ('rate') — that's why outrate means to exceed a rate.

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