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outweigh

[ out-wey ]

verb (used with object)

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

    The advantages of the plan outweighed its defects.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to exceed in weight:

    The champion will probably outweigh his opponent.

  3. to be too heavy or burdensome for:

    Collapse may follow if the load outweighs its supports.



outweigh

/ ËŒ²¹ÊŠ³Ùˈ·É±ðɪ /

verb

  1. to prevail over; overcome

    his desire outweighed his discretion

  2. to be more important or significant than
  3. to be heavier than
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of outweigh1

First recorded in 1590–1600; out- + weigh 1
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Moving may also make more financial sense if the renovation costs significantly outweigh the potential increase in your home’s value.

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She's posted about receiving Islamophobic and racist abuse on social media, but says overall it's been heavily outweighed by the encouraging reaction.

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In some cases, they cited a catchall exemption that keeping the records private clearly outweighs the public interest, with no further explanation.

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