Definition of "weigh" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To determine the weight of an object.

2. (transitive) 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. (transitive, figuratively) 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. (intransitive, figuratively, obsolete) To judge; to estimate.

5. (transitive) To consider a subject.

6. (intransitive, copulative, stative) To have a certain weight.

   • I weigh ten and a half stone.

7. (intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.

8. (intransitive) To be considered as important; to have weight in the intellectual balance.

9. (transitive, nautical) To raise an anchor free of the seabed.

10. (intransitive, nautical) To weigh anchor.

11. To bear up; to raise; to lift into the air; to swing up.

12. (obsolete) To consider as worthy of notice; to regard.

noun

1. The act of weighing, of measuring the weight

   • Give the sugar a quick weigh.