outshine

outshine
/owt'shuyn"/, v., outshone or shined, outshining.
v.t.
1. to surpass in shining; shine more brightly than.
2. to surpass in splendor, ability, achievement, excellence, etc.: a product that outshone all competitors; to outshine one's classmates.
v.i.
3. to shine out or forth: a small light outshining in the darkness.
[1590-1600; OUT- + SHINE]

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