outperform
Do notably better
To outperform is to perform better than someone or something else—a competitor, an expectation, or a benchmark: The fund has consistently outperformed the market.
The word appears frequently in business and finance contexts, where performance is measured and compared: Small-cap stocks outperformed large-cap this quarter.
Surpass or overtake
eclipse · transcend · outshine · outdistance · overtake · beat · top · best
Defeat by superior force
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- crushCompress with force
- vanquishDefeat thoroughly in conflict
- trounceDefeat decisively
rout · demolish · destroy · annihilate · blow away · run circles around · outplay · outscore
Succeed through effort
- succeedAchieve a desired aim
- deliverTransport to recipient
- shineEmit or reflect light
- thriveFlourish with vigor
flourish · stand out · distinguish · lead · set the pace · raise the bar · peak · maximize
outstrip
Surpass or overtake
outclass · eclipse · transcend · outshine · outdistance · overtake · beat · top · best · outrival
overpower
Defeat by superior force
trounce · rout · demolish · destroy · annihilate · blow away · run circles around · outplay · outscore · outmaneuver
achieve
Succeed through effort
thrive · flourish · stand out · distinguish · lead · set the pace · raise the bar · peak · maximize · optimize
- competitioncompete, competitor, contender, winner, sports
- competition verbscompete, rival, contend, challenge, oppose
- rankingsrankings, first, college rankings, second, third
- dominateovercome, surpass, subdue, prevail, conquer
- outdo someoneoutshine, outclass, outdo, eclipse, surpass
- success wordssucceed, win, achieve, excel, thrive
outperformunderperform
Fail to meet standards
lag behind · trail · come up short · fall behind · fall short
outperformunderachieve
Fail to meet expectations
fail · flounder · struggle · disappoint · falter