weigh meaning and definition

WEIGH verb

Definition of weigh (verb)

1. have a certain weight
2. show consideration for; take into account
   • "You must consider her age"; "The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient"
   • synonyms: consider, count
3. determine the weight of
   • "The butcher weighed the chicken"
   • synonyms: librate
4. have weight; have import, carry weight
   • "It does not matter much"
   • synonyms: count, matter
5. to be oppressive or burdensome
   • "weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind"
   • synonyms: press