outgrow
verb
out·grow
ˌau̇t-ˈgrō 
outgrew
ˌau̇t-ˈgrü
; outgrown
ˌau̇t-ˈgrōn
; outgrowing
; outgrown
ˌau̇t-ˈgrōn
; outgrowing
1
: to grow or increase faster than
mankind is outgrowing food supplies—
R. C. Murphy
R. C. Murphy2
: to grow too large or too mature for
outgrew his best suit
the need to outgrow the habit of war—Norman Cousins
Norman CousinsExamples of outgrow in a Sentence
Kids outgrow their clothes so quickly.
The plant has outgrown my garden.
Our business is outgrowing its small office building.
She's outgrown most of her toys.
I realized that I had outgrown my old high school friends.
Recent Examples on the Web
After 50 years, Michael Keaton is outgrowing his stage name and returning to his roots.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
In 1965, having outgrown the original space, Segal relocated to the corner of Melrose Avenue and Crescent Heights Boulevard.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2024
From August 4-10, customers can recycle their used or outgrown denim of any brand in-store and receive 20% off a new denim apparel purchase with Target Circle, the company said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 29 July 2024
When your little one outgrows the bouncer (when your baby starts trying to sit up), the Balance Soft transforms into a toddler chair.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 20 July 2024
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
In 1965, having outgrown the original space, Segal relocated to the corner of Melrose Avenue and Crescent Heights Boulevard.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2024
From August 4-10, customers can recycle their used or outgrown denim of any brand in-store and receive 20% off a new denim apparel purchase with Target Circle, the company said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 29 July 2024
When your little one outgrows the bouncer (when your baby starts trying to sit up), the Balance Soft transforms into a toddler chair.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 20 July 2024
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outgrow
verb
out·grow
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈgrō
1
: to grow faster than
2
: to grow too large or too mature for
outgrew their clothes
outgrow playing with dolls
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