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Definitions

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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The prices for fertilizers such as urea are up sharply, and lower availability could weigh on crop yields in coming seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. home-price growth slowed in January as affordability constraints continued to weigh on home buyer decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

That’s expected to hit consumer spending and could weigh on U.S. economic growth if prices remain high.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Most important, fresh innovations could weigh heavily on bitcoin and ether’s prices, Tam said in a phone interview.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

All of the travel for competitions was beginning to weigh on me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.