(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb
Etymology: out- + grow
1. : to exceed in rate of growth : grow faster than
weeds outgrow grass
mankind is outgrowing food supplies — R.C.Murphy
2. : to grow away from or beyond : develop to the point of being able to do without
those whom he had outgrown socially — Louis Auchincloss
teenagers who have outgrown children's books — advt
3. : to grow too large for : grow out of
the business outgrew the cramped quarters — American Guide Series: Connecticut
outgrew his new suit