weigh

UK /weɪ/ US /weɪ/
verb 5noun 1name 1

Definitions

verb

1

To determine the weight of an object.

2

Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale.

He weighed out two kilos of oranges for a client.

3

To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.

You have been weighed in the balance and found wanting.

He took a long time weighing his options.

4

To judge; to estimate.

But ſhe thereof grew proud and inſolent, / That none ſhe worthie thought to be her fere, / But ſcornd them all, that loue vnto her ment; / Yet was ſhe lou’d of many a worthy pere, / Vnworthy ſhe to be belou’d ſo dere, / That could not weigh of worthineſſe aright.

5

To consider a subject.

noun

1

The act of weighing, of measuring the weight

Give the sugar a quick weigh.

name

1

A surname.

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