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weigh

(w/eI/ )

A corruption of Way, used only in the phrase under weigh.(noun)

source: webster1913
A certain quantity estimated by weight; an English measure of weight. See Wey.(noun)

source: webster1913

have a certain weight(verb.stative)

source: wordnet30
show consideration for; take into account(verb.communication)

Synonym:
consider, count

source: wordnet30
determine the weight of(verb.stative)

Example:
The butcher weighed the chicken.

Synonym:
librate

source: wordnet30
have weight; have import, carry weight(verb.stative)

Synonym:
count, matter

source: wordnet30
to be oppressive or burdensome(verb.stative)

Example:
Weigh heavily on the mind.

Synonym:
press

source: wordnet30
To bear up; to raise; to lift into the air; to swing up; as, to weigh anchor.(verb)

source: webster1913
To have weight; to be heavy.(verb)

source: webster1913

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