outspoke

outspoke — verb

  • outspokepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • outspokes3rd person singular
  • outspoking-ing form
  • outspokedpast simple

1. to speak better than someone else, especially in a formal or competitive setting

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

to speak better than someone else, especially in a formal or competitive setting such as a debate, contest, or trial

例句

Cole outspoke the other candidates during the debate and won the audience.

transitive: outspoke + [person/opponent] + in [context]

In the speech contest, Reema outspoke every contestant with her clear arguments.

同義詞
  • outtalk

    more informal, focused on talking more rather than speaking better

  • surpass in speech

    more formal and descriptive, less common as a single verb

反義詞

文法句型

outspoke + [person/opponent] + in [context]

用法筆記

Frequently used in competitive speaking contexts such as debates, contests, and trials. The subject outspoke an opponent or rival, implying superiority in eloquence or argumentation. This is the past tense form; the base verb is 'outspeak'.

常見錯誤

❌Cole outspoke about climate change.
✅Cole outspoke the other delegates about climate change.
💡Sense 1 requires a direct object (the person or group outspoken) and cannot be used intransitively.

2. to state a strong opinion or fact publicly, especially when doing so takes coura

2.動詞及物C2
釋義

to state a strong opinion or fact publicly, especially when doing so takes courage or goes against what most people believe

例句

Rania outspoke the factory owner's cover-up of safety violations at the town meeting.

bold declaration: cover-up + public meeting + courage implied

At the town rally, Noa outspoke the company's unfair treatment of the night-shift workers.

public / courageous context: company wrongdoing

同義詞
  • declare

    more neutral, without the implication of courage or opposition

  • proclaim

    more formal, often used for official announcements

  • speak out

    phrasal verb; similar meaning but intransitive (requires 'about/against')

反義詞
  • conceal

    to keep an opinion hidden rather than stating it boldly

  • suppress

    to prevent a feeling or opinion from being expressed

文法句型

outspoke + [concrete issue/fact/statement] + in/at [public setting]

用法筆記

The object is typically a concrete issue, fact, or situation (flaws, deals, misconduct, lies) rather than an emotion. The sense implies courage or defiance — the subject declares something openly against powerful opposition.

常見錯誤

❌He outspoke the senator in the debate.
✅He outspoke the misconduct at the hearing.
💡Sense 2 takes a concrete issue or fact as object, not a person.