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English verb: weigh

1. weigh (stative) have a certain weight


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)measure


Verb grouplibrate, weigh

2. weigh (communication) show consideration for; take into account


SamplesYou must consider her age.
The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient.


ExamplesThey weigh their earnings this year


Synonymsconsider, count


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

3. weigh (stative) determine the weight of


SamplesThe butcher weighed the chicken.


Synonymslibrate


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)measure, quantify


Narrower (hyponym)heft


Verb groupweigh

4. weigh (stative) have weight; have import, carry weight


SamplesIt does not matter much.


Synonymscount, matter


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
It ----s that CLAUSE


Broader (hypernym)be


Narrower (hyponym)press, weigh

5. weigh (stative) to be oppressive or burdensome


SamplesWeigh heavily on the mind.
Something pressed on his mind.


Synonymspress


Pattern of useSomething is ----ing PP


Broader (hypernym)count, matter, weigh









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