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View definitions for outstays

outstays

verb as in outlast

Strongest matches

Strong matches

verb as in outlive

verb as in outwear

Weak match

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However, the song is pretty repetitive and outstays its welcome quickly.

A man who makes unreasonably long visits—who outstays his welcome:—'If that man went to a wedding he'd wait for the christening.'

A friendly Chinaman will call, and stay on so persistently that he often outstays his welcome.

Who does not prevent the hour of love, outstays the time; for to be dully punctual is too slow.

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On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to outstays, such as: hang on, outlive, survive, outstay, outwear, and remain.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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