weigh

[wey] / weɪ /

VERB

measure heaviness

Synonyms

STRONG

counterbalance heft measure scale

WEAK

have a weight of put in the balance put on the scale tip the scales at

Antonyms

WEAK

ignore neglect

VERB

consider, contemplate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze balance estimate evaluate examine ponder

STRONG

appraise brainstorm deliberate excogitate meditate mind rate rehash study sweat track

WEAK

give thought to hash over mull over perpend reflect upon sort out think about think out think over

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard forget ignore neglect

VERB

have influence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

count import mean

STRONG

burden charge cumber cut impress lade matter militate press pull register saddle show signify tax tell

WEAK

be heavy be important be influential be something carry weight cut some ice stack up against

Antonyms

STRONG

exonerate leave alone

WEAK

ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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In May 2024, Ghost arrived at the aquarium weighing about three pounds, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times

The software sector in general has been weighed down by fears that AI will diminish the need for traditional software.

From MarketWatch

“It’s weighing on the consumer,” said Robert McGibney, chief executive of home builder KB Home, in an earnings call this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

Power costs and environmental constraints could weigh on supply expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is likely to weigh on China Telecom’s earnings, the analyst notes, adding that he expects the company’s net profit to fall 9.0% in 2026 and cuts his near-term earnings projections by 15%-20%.

From The Wall Street Journal

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