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- [vahy]
- /vaɪ/
- /ˌaʊt.ˈvaɪ/
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- [vahy]
- /vaɪ/
Definitions of outvie word
- verb without object outvie to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title. 1
- verb with object outvie Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry. 1
- verb with object outvie Obsolete. to stake in card playing. 1
- noun outvie To outdo a competitor or rival. 1
- verb outvie to outdo in competition 0
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Origin of outvie
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; by aphesis < Middle French envier to raise the stake (at cards), Old French: to challenge, provoke < Latin invītāre to entertain, invite
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Parts of speech for Outvie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outvie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
outvie usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outvie
verb outvie
- follow suit — a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
- imitate — to follow or endeavor to follow as a model or example: to imitate an author's style; to imitate an older brother.
- mimic — to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.
- mirror — any reflecting surface, as the surface of calm water under certain lighting conditions.
- challenge — A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination.
Antonyms for outvie
verb outvie
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- fail — to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved: The experiment failed because of poor planning.
- fall behind — to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.
- lose — to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
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