outgrow

Definition

  • verb: to grow too large for (someone or something)
  • verb: to grow or increase faster than
  • synonyms: blossom, brew, burgeon

Examples

  • Her bad behavior is just a phase. I'm sure she'll 'outgrow' it. [=grow out of it]

  • I realized that I had 'outgrown' my old high school friends.

  • Our business is 'outgrowing' its small office building.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'll get us something to eat. I'll meet you back here. Stay close, honey. What do you need? Albuterol. They outgrow the asthma supposedly. And this shit, too. It's magic for my kid. Thank you. - Daddy!! - Connie? Daddy!! (..)
    2013 World War Z