weigh

1 of 2

verb

ˈwā

weighed; weighing; weighs

transitive verb

: to ascertain the heaviness of by or as if by a balance

: outweigh

: counterbalance

: to make heavy : weight

—often used with down

: to consider carefully especially by balancing opposing factors or aspects in order to reach a choice or conclusion : evaluate

weighing her options

: to heave up (an anchor) preparatory to sailing

: to measure or apportion (a definite quantity) on or as if on a scales

intransitive verb

: to have a certain heaviness : experience a specific force due to gravity

: to register a weight (as on a scales)

—used with in or out compare weigh in

: to merit consideration as important : count

evidence will weigh heavily against him

: to press down with or as if with a heavy weight

: to have a saddening or disheartening effect

guilt weighed on my mind

: to weigh anchor

weighable

ˈwā-ə-bəl

adjective

weigher noun

weigh

2 of 2

noun

: way

—used in the phrase under weigh

Example Sentences

Verb She weighs herself every morning. He used a scale to weigh the bananas. The bananas weigh more than the apples. How much do you weigh? You will need to weigh the pros and cons. He took time to weigh his options. Her previous experience weighs in her favor. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Using a food scale to weigh and divide, portion the dough into 10 even balls.

Julie Sprankles, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 The diamond was once larger, but was recut to weigh 105.6 carats.

Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2022 Each ship will weigh about 20,000 tons, with a length of 690 feet and a beam of 130 feet, the news site reports.

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2022 Alcaraz's Nadal-like toolbox, mental coolness, muscular physicality and groundstroke balls that weigh a ton put him in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday and put his name on the Open's Tiffany & Co. champion's trophy.

Dennis Romero, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 The full moon is a time to practice balance and to weigh your choices with extra thoughtfulness.

Emily Newhouse, Allure, 9 Sep. 2022 Among the factors considered when Canadian embassies weigh whether to allow entry into Canada is involved in criminal activity, and security or financial reasons.

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Organizations are having to weigh up factors such as whether holding matches would use up police resources, the desire of broadcasters and the mood of the public.

Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 Whether Commonwealth countries will continue to voluntarily continue their relationship with the crown, particularly as more countries weigh the royals’ symbolic roles as emissaries of empire, is unclear.

Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	reweighs
释义	weigh 1 of 2 verb ˈwā weighed; weighing; weighs transitive verb 1 : to ascertain the heaviness of by or as if by a balance 2 a : outweigh b : counterbalance c : to make heavy : weight —often used with down 3 : to consider carefully especially by balancing opposing factors or aspects in order to reach a choice or conclusion : evaluate weighing her options 4 : to heave up (an anchor) preparatory to sailing 5 : to measure or apportion (a definite quantity) on or as if on a scales intransitive verb 1 a : to have a certain heaviness : experience a specific force due to gravity b : to register a weight (as on a scales) —used with in or out compare weigh in 2 : to merit consideration as important : count evidence will weigh heavily against him 3 a : to press down with or as if with a heavy weight b : to have a saddening or disheartening effect guilt weighed on my mind 4 : to weigh anchor weighable ˈwā-ə-bəl adjective weigher noun weigh 2 of 2 noun : way —used in the phrase under weigh Synonyms Verb count import matter mean signify See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She weighs herself every morning. He used a scale to weigh the bananas. The bananas weigh more than the apples. How much do you weigh? You will need to weigh the pros and cons. He took time to weigh his options. Her previous experience weighs in her favor. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Using a food scale to weigh and divide, portion the dough into 10 even balls. Julie Sprankles, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 The diamond was once larger, but was recut to weigh 105.6 carats. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2022 Each ship will weigh about 20,000 tons, with a length of 690 feet and a beam of 130 feet, the news site reports. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2022 Alcaraz's Nadal-like toolbox, mental coolness, muscular physicality and groundstroke balls that weigh a ton put him in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday and put his name on the Open's Tiffany & Co. champion's trophy. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 The full moon is a time to practice balance and to weigh your choices with extra thoughtfulness. Emily Newhouse, Allure, 9 Sep. 2022 Among the factors considered when Canadian embassies weigh whether to allow entry into Canada is involved in criminal activity, and security or financial reasons. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Organizations are having to weigh up factors such as whether holding matches would use up police resources, the desire of broadcasters and the mood of the public. Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 Whether Commonwealth countries will continue to voluntarily continue their relationship with the crown, particularly as more countries weigh the royals’ symbolic roles as emissaries of empire, is unclear. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English weyen, from Old English wegan to move, carry, weigh — more at way Noun alteration of way First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1777, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing weigh under weigh weigh anchor prey/weigh on someone's mind weigh a ton weigh one's words weigh on weigh in weigh out weigh up weigh down See More under weigh weigh anchor prey/weigh on someone's mind weigh a ton weigh one's words weigh on weigh in weigh out weigh up weigh down See More Kids Definition weigh verb ˈwā weighed; weighing 1 : to have weight or a specified weight It weighs one pound. 2 : to find the weight of Use a scale to weigh the apples. 3 : to think about as if weighing He weighed their chances of winning. 4 : to lift an anchor before sailing Medical Definition weigh transitive verb ˈwā 1 : to ascertain the heaviness of by or as if by a balance 2 : to measure or apportion (a definite quantity) on or as if on a scale intransitive verb : to have a certain amount of heaviness : experience a specific force due to gravity reweighs verb present tense third-person singular of reweigh as in revisits to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal the new study is leading doctors and nutritionists to reweigh the benefits of some dietary supplements Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance revisits reconsiders reviews reanalyzes reexplores goes over readdresses reconceives reexamines reevaluates rethinks redefines thinks better of reconceptualizes rehears reenvisions changes one's mind (about) reappraises amends reimagines reassesses reinvestigates restudies rectifies remedies emends revises reforms corrects Antonyms & Near Antonyms asserts defends maintains upholds
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weigh

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