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verb
To outweigh; to be heavier than; to exceed in weight.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Synonyms: overbalance
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verb
To overpower by stronger or moral power.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To cause to prefer; to incline; to decide.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
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verb
To exceed in weight or influence; hence, to predominate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
weigh more heavily
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: outweigh, overbalance, outbalance
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Broader terms: predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail
History
From Latin praeponderatus, past participle of praeponderāre (“to outweigh”).
