weigh

IPA: wˈeɪ

(transitive) To determine the weight of an object.
(transitive) Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale.
(transitive, figuratively) To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
(intransitive, figuratively, obsolete) To judge; to estimate.
(transitive) To consider a subject.
(transitive, stative) To have a certain weight.
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
(intransitive) To be considered as important; to have weight in the intellectual balance.
(transitive, nautical) To raise an anchor free of the seabed.
(intransitive, nautical) To weigh anchor.
To bear up; to raise; to lift into the air; to swing up.
(obsolete) To consider as worthy of notice; to regard.

Examples of "weigh" in Sentences

"And what think you, miserable fool, shall your word weigh against mine?"
Children which at full term weigh less than five pounds are not apt to thrive, and usually die in a short time.
An Oregon man won the annual pumpkin weigh-off here, presenting a gigantic gourd that came it at 1,524 pounds (691 kg).
Carter and Unwin weigh this differently – Carter puts it as “neutral” and Unwin as making it less likely for there to be a God.
Watching his chance, privily, Whiskers snuggled a chunk of rock several pounds in weigh close to his hand if need for action should arise.
We do a midterm weigh in in Aug and the final in Sept. There are 7 people doing it and whoever looses the most wins the piglet pot which is $140.
One of the factors that they should have to weigh is whether the income they gain by working unlawfully will suffice to cover their expenses, one which is the cost of medical treatment.
Moreover, whatever the real state of the economy next autumn, the majority of voters will perceive a recession – just as they did in 1992, when a brisk recovery was in fact under weigh from a very shallow downturn.