To be greater or more important than something else, especially when comparing advantages and disadvantages.
“In my opinion, the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages.”
“The long-term health benefits of cycling to work outweigh the initial inconvenience.”
This is one of the most useful verbs for Speaking Task 7, since the task often requires weighing pros and cons before giving your final opinion, as in 'The benefits outweigh the drawbacks.' Using 'outweigh' instead of a longer phrase like 'is more important than' makes your argument sound more concise and natural.
Synonyms: exceed, surpass, be greater than