outbid

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Verb outbid has 2 senses

outbid - bid over an opponent's bid when one's partner has not bid or doubled
--₁ is one way to bid, call
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s
outbid - bid higher than others
--₂ is one way to offer, bid, tender
Antonyms: underbid
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

outbid

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1:

Description: To make a higher bid than someone else in an auction.

Sample Sentence: She outbid all the other bidders and won the rare painting at the auction.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

Description: A bid that is higher than the bid made by someone else.

Sample Sentence: His outbid caught everyone by surprise, and he secured the priceless item.