Synonyms for

Outgrow

Verb / ˌaʊˈtgrəʊ / Another word for outgrow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To grow too big or mature for something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. Children outgrow their clothes quickly.
  2. He outgrew his favorite toy.
  3. The puppy will soon outgrow its small bed.
  4. As we grow older, we may outgrow certain interests.
  5. Plants can outgrow their pots if not repotted.

Quotes

  • “We do not grow absolutely, chronologically. We grow sometimes in one dimension, and not in another; unevenly. We grow partially. We are relative. We are mature in one realm, childish in another. The past, present, and future mingle and pull us backward, forward, or fix us in the present. We are made up of layers, cells, constellations.” - Anaïs Nin
  • “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” - Alan Watts
  • “Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” - Mandy Hale

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