outspend

verb

out·​spend ˌau̇t-ˈspend 

outspent; outspending; outspends

transitive verb

1

: to exceed the limits of in spending

outspends his income

2

: to spend more than

outspent the other candidates

Examples of outspend in a Sentence

He has outspent the other candidates in the election by millions of dollars.

Recent Examples on the Web

The devotion to competitive balance also keeps clubs from being able to outspend their rivals to gain an on-field edge, instead having to be crafty and work within a borderline labyrinthine set of roster rules. —Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 22 June 2025

Even then, the city will outspend revenue due to rising pension costs through the end of the decade. —Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 5 June 2025

As Telsa’s vehicles fall behind in range, charging speed, and autonomous driving, incumbent auto manufacturers continue to outspend the company in research and development (R&D). —David Trainer, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

Last year, Connecticut outspends Maryland by $5 million in basketball NIL. —Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outspend

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend