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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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Then it would need to be mechanically excavated from deep underground in the middle of hostile territory and could weigh 1,000 pounds.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The effects from the continuing geopolitical uncertainty and higher oil prices are expected to weigh on hiring in the coming months, with some economists expecting unemployment to rise as a result.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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

The recent spate of higher international oil prices are also expected to reaccelerate inflation and further weigh on consumers.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Her backpack seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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