Outbid
(verb)
To offer more money or a higher price for something than another person or group.
Origin:
The word "outbid" is formed from the prefix "out" which means "more than" and the verb "bid" which means "to offer a certain price for something".
Examples:
- He was outbid by a wealthy collector for the painting.
- She outbid all the other bidders for the antique vase.
- I was outbid on the auction for the rare book.
- The company outbid its competitors for the contract.
- He outbid me for the last remaining tickets to the concert.