outweigh
UK: /aʊtˈweɪ/ | US: /aʊtˈweɪ/
vt. to exceed in weight, value, or importance
vt. to have more influence or significance than something else
The word "outweigh" combines "out," from Old English "ūt" (meaning "beyond" or "outside"), and "weigh," from Old English "wegan" (meaning "to measure weight"). The term emerged in Middle English (14th century) to describe physically exceeding in weight, later extending metaphorically to importance or influence. The logic is straightforward: if one thing "outweighs" another, it tips the balance in its favor.
The benefits of exercise often outweigh the temporary discomfort.
Her qualifications outweigh those of the other candidates.
The environmental risks may outweigh the economic gains.
In this case, the evidence does not outweigh the doubts.
The joy of travel can outweigh the costs involved.