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Definition weigh in British English

weigh verb

verb
/weɪ/
1

to have a particular weight

Example

Tell me Clare, how much do you weigh?

Example

The baby weighed 7 pounds when she was born.

Example

Your suitcase weighs a ton.

Synonyms and related words
appear be become
1.1

to measure how heavy someone or something is

Example

Weigh yourself daily and mark your weight on the chart.

Example

They will weigh your package at the post office.

Synonyms and related words
measure weigh pace out
2

to consider all the aspects of a situation carefully before making a decision

Example

The judge weighed all the facts before reaching a verdict.

Example

Those costs must be weighed against the environmental benefits.

Synonyms and related words
consider plan think out
3

to have an important effect or influence

Example

Unfortunately, his batting and fielding weigh against him.

Example

The defeat weighed heavily with the President.

Synonyms and related words
matter figure emphasize
Definition weigh in British English