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

Black consumers outspend nearly every other demographic on beauty products per capita, and the market built around their needs is projected to nearly triple in value by 2034. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2026

In 2000, Google was private and could outspend everyone and won in search and video. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 May 2026

Even with all his family wealth, there is no way for Burt Jones to outspend billionaire Rick Jackson in the Republican primary for Georgia governor. —CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026

And that’s worked to Apple’s advantage as investors have shopped for an alternative to volatile tech giants scrambling to outspend one another on data centers and circular financing deals. —Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026

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