outspeak

[outˈspiːk]

outspeak Definition

• 1. to speak louder or more clearly than someone else
• 2. to surpass in speaking

Using outspeak: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outspeak" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She always outspeaks her colleagues in meetings.

• Example

  He managed to outspeak the other candidates during the debate.

• Example

  The teacher outspeaks the students in the classroom.

outspeak Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outspeak

• outdo
• surpass
• outshine
• outclass
• overtake

Antonyms for outspeak

• understate
• underwhelm

Phrases with outspeak

• outspeak oneself

  to say more than one intended or to reveal something that was meant to be kept secret

  Example

  I think he outspeaks himself when he told her about the surprise party.

• outspeak someone's welcome

  to talk too much or for too long, causing others to become bored or annoyed

  Example

  I think it's time to leave before we outspeak our welcome.

• outspeak the devil

  to speak of something that one does not want to happen, thereby tempting fate

  Example

  You should never outspeak the devil by saying that you've never been in a car accident.

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Summary: outspeak in Brief

The verb 'outspeak' [outˈspiːk] means to speak louder or more clearly than someone else or to surpass in speaking. It is often used in contexts such as meetings, debates, and classrooms. The phrase 'outspeak oneself' refers to revealing more than intended, while 'outspeak someone's welcome' means to talk too much. 'Outspeak the devil' is used to describe tempting fate by talking about something unwanted.