weigh

/wˈe‍ɪ/

/ˈweɪ/

to weigh

MAIN VERB

to have a specific weight

to consider all the possible outcomes and different aspects of something before making a definite decision

synonyms : consider

to discover how heavy someone or something is

synonyms : librate

have weight; have import, carry weight

synonyms : count

to be oppressive or burdensome

synonyms : press

Examples

1. The brain weighs about three pounds.

2. Congress weighed the pros and cons of the new tax plan.

3. He spoke very slowly, weighing his words.

4. He gave evidence to the court, weighing each word as he spoke.