weigh
/weɪ/
noun
- The process or act of weighing something, especially in a competition or official setting.
- All participants must attend the weigh before the race.
- The weigh-in for the wrestling match is scheduled for 9 AM.
- The boxer stepped onto the scale for the official weigh-in.
verb
- To measure how heavy something is, usually using a scale or balance.
- She weighed the flour carefully before adding it to the bowl.
- We need to weigh the luggage to make sure it isn't too heavy.
- The doctor asked me to weigh myself on the scale.
- To have a particular weight.
- This box weighs about ten pounds.
- How much does your backpack weigh?
- The newborn baby weighed seven pounds at birth.
- To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- We need to weigh the pros and cons of moving to a new city.
- The judge weighed the evidence before giving the verdict.
- You should weigh all your options before choosing a college.
- To be important or have influence when making a decision.
- The cost of living weighed against the idea of moving to the city.
- His honesty weighed in his favor during the interview.
- Her experience will weigh heavily in our hiring decision.