weigh down
To act as a ballast for.
We used some sandbags to weigh down the balloon.
verb
To determine the weight of an object.
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.
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.
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.
To consider a subject.
noun
The act of weighing, of measuring the weight
Give the sugar a quick weigh.
name
A surname.