to be greater or more important than something else
Finding a warm place to sleep outweighed the need to find something to eat.
The benefits of exercise far outweigh the effort involved.
Positive experiences can outweigh negative ones in memory.
The advantages of the new technology outweigh its drawbacks.
In decision-making, long-term benefits often outweigh short-term gains.
A supportive team can outweigh individual talent in certain situations.
