weigh

Meaning

to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully

to measure how heavy something is

Example Sentences

Please weigh the package before shipping.

The shopkeeper weighed the fruits before selling them.

Example Expressions

weigh on someone's mind

Synonyms

measure, assess, evaluate, consider, balance, calculate

Entry 1

measure, assess, evaluate, consider

Entry 2

measure, balance, evaluate, calculate

Antonyms

ignore, disregard, overlook

Entry 1

ignore, disregard, overlook

Entry 2

ignore, disregard

Collocations

weigh carefully, weigh options, weigh pros and cons, weigh heavily, weigh the options, weigh evidence, weigh anchor

Entry 1

weigh carefully, weigh options, weigh pros and cons, weigh heavily

Entry 2

weigh carefully, weigh the options, weigh evidence, weigh anchor