weigh down

weigh ¹  (w)

v. weighed, weigh·ing, weighs

v.tr.

1. To determine the weight of by or as if by using a scale or balance.

2. To measure or apportion (a certain quantity) by or as if by weight. Often used with out: weighed out a pound of cheese.

3.

a. To balance in the mind in order to make a choice; ponder or evaluate: weighed the alternatives and decided to stay.

b. To choose carefully or deliberately: weigh one's words.

4. Nautical To raise (anchor).

v.intr.

1. To be of a specific weight.

2. To have consequence or importance: The decision weighed heavily against us. See Synonyms at count¹.

3.

a. To cause to bend heavily by or as if by added weight. Used with on or upon: a coating of ice that weighed upon the slender branches.

b. To burden or oppress: was weighed with the onerous task of laying off the staff.

4. Nautical To raise anchor.

Phrasal Verbs:

weigh down

1. To cause to bend down with added weight: vines that were weighed down with grapes.

2. To burden or oppress: The responsibilities of the new job weighed him down.

weigh in

1. Sports To be weighed at a weigh-in.

2. To have one's baggage weighed, as at an airport.

3. Slang To make a forceful statement in a discussion: She weighed in with some pertinent facts.

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[Middle English weien, from Old English wegan; see wegh- in Indo-European roots.]

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weigha·ble adj.

weigher n.

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weigh down

Verb

1. (of a heavy load) to impede the movements of

2. (of a problem or difficulty) to worry (someone) a great deal

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	weigh down - be oppressive or disheartening to weigh on sadden - make unhappy; "The news of her death saddened me" lighten, lighten up, buoy up - make more cheerful; "the conversation lightened me up a bit"
	2.	weigh down - exert a force with a heavy weight; "The snow bore down on the roof" bear down, drag down, press down on, bear down on press - exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot"