English dictionary

weigh

verb

Pronunciation

/weɪ/

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Definitions

verb

  1. To determine the weight of an object.
  2. Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale.
  3. To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
  4. To judge; to estimate.
  5. To consider a subject.
  6. To have a certain weight.
  7. To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
  8. To be considered as important; to have weight in the intellectual balance.
  9. To raise an anchor free of the seabed.
  10. To weigh anchor.
  11. To bear up; to raise; to lift into the air; to swing up.
  12. To consider as worthy of notice; to regard.

Example sentences

He weighed out two kilos of oranges for a client.
You have been weighed in the balance and found wanting.
I weigh ten and a half stone.
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