weigh implies attempting to reach the truth or arrive at a decision by balancing conflicting claims or evidence.

weigh verb (SHOW WEIGHT) Add to word list to be pulled toward the earth with a particular force that can be measured, or to measure this force in an object; to show an amount of weight:

determine the weight of something; to ponder and consider: Weigh your decision before going forward.; to consider one’s words carefully: Weigh your words before you speak.

Definition of weigh verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3 days ago · weigh (third-person singular simple present weighs, present participle weighing, simple past and past participle weighed) (transitive) To determine the weight of an object. …

If you weigh something or someone, you measure how heavy they are. The scales can be used to weigh other items such as parcels. [VERB noun]

to have weight or a specified amount of weight: to weigh less; to weigh a ton. to have importance, moment, or consequence: Your recommendation weighs heavily in his favor.