outweigh

[US]/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
[UK]/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to be greater or more important than; to have more value than; to exceed in weight or importance.

Phrases & Collocations

outweigh the benefits

outweigh the risks

outweigh the disadvantages

Example Sentences

The benefits outweigh the risks.

the advantages greatly outweigh the disadvantages.

The merits of your plan outweigh the defects.

The advantages of the plan outweigh its drawbacks.

This boxer outweighed by his opponent 20 pounds.

Her need to save money outweighs her desire to spend it on fun.

their pack outweighed, outreached, and outwitted the Welsh team.

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