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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Like breaking a toothpick. Show me. I knew you couldn't do it. Even when you have nothing to lose. You're weak. And I've outgrown you. Those were short-range missiles. Land-based. That way is our best bet. You want to go toward the people that tried to kill us? (..)
    2004 The Incredibles
  • (..) Well, now, l'll tell ya. When the kids get old, new ones come in. When they get old, new ones replace them. You'll never be outgrown or neglected, never abandoned or forgotten. No owners means no heartbreak. -lt's a miracle. -And you wanted us to stay at Andy's. Because we're Andy's toys! (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3
  • (..) 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