weigh (v.)

  1. have a certain weight

  2. show consideration for; take into account; You must consider her age; The judge considered the offenders youth and was lenient

    [ Syn: consider , count ]

  3. determine the weight of; The butcher weighed the chicken

    [ Syn: librate ]

  4. have weight; have import, carry weight; It does not matter much

    [ Syn: count , matter ]

  5. to be oppressive or burdensome; weigh heavily on the mind, Something pressed on his mind

    [ Syn: press ]

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