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 many of these markets, such as Austin and San Antonio in Texas, a glut of supply is weighing on prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The court weighed up our extraordinary circumstances, fined me but showed compassion for which I'm genuinely grateful."

From BBC

Noelle Brewer, 33, says she opted for surgery only after weighing other options.

From The Wall Street Journal

Google’s pilot program placing home listings at the top of search results weighed on housing services stocks.

From Barron's

Exports rose everywhere except to the United States and China, weighed down by tariffs on steel, automobiles and machinery.

From Barron's