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weigh
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KEY
VERB:
weighed
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weigh·ing
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weighs
VERB:
tr.
- To determine the weight of by or as if by using a scale or balance.
- To measure or apportion (a certain quantity) by or as if by weight. Often used with out:
weighed out a pound of cheese.
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- To balance in the mind in order to make a choice; ponder or evaluate:
weighed the alternatives and decided to stay.
- To choose carefully or deliberately:
weigh one's words.
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Nautical
To raise (anchor).
VERB:
intr.
- To be of a specific weight.
- To have consequence or importance:
The decision weighed heavily against us.
See Synonyms at count
1.
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- To cause to bend heavily by or as if by added weight. Used with on or upon:
a coating of ice that weighed upon the slender branches.
- To burden or oppress:
was weighed with the onerous task of laying off the staff.
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Nautical
To raise anchor.
PHRASAL VERBS:
weigh down
- To cause to bend down with added weight:
vines that were weighed down with grapes.
- To burden or oppress:
The responsibilities of the new job weighed him down.
weigh in
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Sports
To be weighed at a weigh-in.
- To have one's baggage weighed, as at an airport.
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Slang
To make a forceful statement in a discussion:
She weighed in with some pertinent facts.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English weien, from Old English wegan; see wegh- in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
weigh a·ble
(Adjective),
weigher
(Noun)
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