carry weight

VERB

have influence

Synonyms

WEAK

be influential count cut ice deserve notice have a hold upon have a lot to do with have the upper hand have weight tell weigh weigh heavy

Example Sentences

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carry weight

As Stella is someone who has worked with Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, his comments carry weight.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Courtney Hawkins, 40, said the data center issue “absolutely” would carry weight in his votes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

Presidential endorsements invariably carry weight, but the power isn’t unlimited.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

Does any of that historical power for both the Continent and Japan carry weight when it comes to stocks?

From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026

Patria is the oldest, and so in Mama’s absence, her words carry weight.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez