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outgrow Antonyms

Opposite of outgrow

Pinning down the opposite of outgrow requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To mature beyond or leave behind a habit, interest, or belief as one grows older.

Usage Example

"Many childhood allergies are outgrown by the time a person reaches adulthood."

Strong
retain

Similar words to outgrow

Words similar to outgrow shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

grow out of
outstrip
leave behind
overcome
surpass
shed
overtake
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• Nearby Words

outgoing
outgoingness
outgoings
outgrow
outgrowth
outie
outing

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Outgrow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/outgrow
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