outperform

verb

out·​per·​form ˌau̇t-pər-ˈfȯrm 

ˌau̇t-pə-

outperformed; outperforming; outperforms

transitive verb

: to perform better than

Today a kid who flips burgers can save enough money to buy a motorcycle that will outperform all but a couple of pricey sports cars.

—James R. Petersen

Examples of outperform in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since the start of 2025 — and despite both the tariff shock and an energy supply crisis, Europe's Stoxx has outperformed the S&P 500. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

Particularly so on video, where the iPhone consistently outperforms Android flagships regardless of megapixel count. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

While the starters had a respectable showing against Washington’s backups, Miami’s backups bled out for most of Friday night’s game, which followed a scrimmage where the Dolphins’ offense and defense were outperformed by the Commanders. — Omar Kelly august 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

While Nike has issues with some international markets, such as Europe and China, Konik said, even a year ago, that in running, Swoosh’s Vomero Plus has outperformed On’s Cloudsurfer Max due to broader appeal. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outperform

• chloroform
• coliform
• cribriform
• cruciform
• filiform
• fusiform
• isoform
• microform
• multiform
• piriform
• plexiform
• pyriform