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give weight

VERB
strengthen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consolidate invigorate restore toughen uphold
STRONG
animate back bloom brace burgeon cheer embolden enliven flourish flower fortify gird harden inspirit nerve nourish prepare prosper rally ready refresh rejuvenate steel substantiate temper thrive
WEAK
back up bear out brace up carry weight enhearten gather resources
Antonyms
STRONG
discourage dishearten dissuade fail kill languish let go lose neglect ruin shrink shrivel soften weaken
WEAK
break down hurt

Example Sentences

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Etienne Deshoulières, attorney for Gascón and the advocacy groups, told Variety that Gascón hoped to give weight to the complaints by filing a lawsuit.

From Salon • May 29, 2024

"I am amazed how anyone can give weight to such news," he said in a statement.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023

It does give weight in favor of applicants who are economically disadvantaged or still learning English.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023

A book like Schöllgen’s, he added, needs to give weight to evidence from both sides of such a trial to be convincing.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2022

“I promise that the king does not know that you live, nor will he ever learn it from my lips,” she said, pausing to give weight to her vow.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein