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Done with full awareness of the likely consequences
“In most cases, however, editors tend to stand by the initial, carefully weighed decision.”
(of a quantity) Having been measured or quantified (with precision)
To have formulated in one's mind
To have decided on
To have ruminated or mulled over
Past tense for to find out how heavy (someone or something) is, typically using scales
“Scales to weigh the bags were part of the mills' equipment.”
Past tense for to have a specified weight
“I lost 70 pounds over the next two years, and I now weigh a healthy 125 pounds.”
Past tense for to assess the nature or importance of, especially with a view to a decision or action
“How is the court to weigh and balance all these claims?”
Past tense for to consider a thought or idea
“You have to weigh the possibility of such a case coming up against the very obvious damage to private rights if you provide otherwise.”
Past tense for to compare or evaluate against something else
“What you have to do is weigh the costs against the benefits.”
Past tense for to have significance or be influential in a matter or decision
“Clearly, the principle of freedom doesn't weigh heavily in his decision-making.”
Past tense for to burden or worry with
“I knew that the decision would weigh heavily on her, but it would weigh even heavier if she had the chance and didn't take it.”
Past tense for to measure or appraise the value, amount, level or quality of something
Past tense for to fill (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.) with a large amount of something
(tell on) Past tense for to impact or take its toll on
Past tense for to (excessively) strain or burden, especially with work or a task
Past tense for to hold or write a review of
Past tense for to pause in indecision before doing something
(experiment with or on) Past tense for to perform an experimental procedure, especially for scientific purposes
Past tense for to bias or distort in a particular direction or interpretation
Past tense for to cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
Past tense for to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking
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