outrival
Surpass a competitor
To outrival is to surpass or exceed a competitor—to rival them so thoroughly that you come out ahead: The new restaurant outrivals everything else in town.
The word is somewhat formal and less common than simply saying outdo or beat.
Exceed in achievement
- outperformAchieve superior results
- eclipseCelestial body blocks another
- exceedGo past a limit
- transcendGo beyond limits
outpace · overtake · outstrip · outshine · outclass · outmatch · excel · best
One striving against others
- opponentOne who contends against
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- contestantCompetition participant
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
contender · matchup · head-to-head · showdown · clash · duel · underdog · favorite
Highest rank or power
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- ascendancyDominant power or influence
- predominanceSuperior influence or control
- preeminenceSuperior status above others
mastery · excellence · leadership · command · advantage · edge · upper hand · one-upmanship
outdo
Exceed in achievement
- outperformAchieve superior results
- eclipseCelestial body blocks another
- exceedGo past a limit
transcend · outpace · overtake · outstrip · outshine · outclass · outmatch · excel · best · trump
competitor
One striving against others
- opponentOne who contends against
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- contestantCompetition participant
adversary · contender · matchup · head-to-head · showdown · clash · duel · underdog · favorite · foe
supremacy
Highest rank or power
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- ascendancyDominant power or influence
- predominanceSuperior influence or control
preeminence · mastery · excellence · leadership · command · advantage · edge · upper hand · one-upmanship
outrivalfall behind
Fail to maintain pace
trail · lag behind · underperform · come up short · equal