weigh
Translation
to weigh, to consider
Examples
I need to weigh the apples.
I need to weigh the apples.
The suitcase weighs 20 kilograms.
The suitcase weighs 20 kilograms.
We must weigh the pros and cons.
We must weigh the pros and cons.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to measure the weight of (sth.) I need to weigh the apples.
((number)) to have a particular weight The suitcase weighs 20 kilograms.
((sth.)) to consider (sth.) carefully We must weigh the pros and cons.
Similar Words
Synonyms: measure, consider, evaluate
Etymology
From Old English 'wegan', meaning 'to carry, move, weigh'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'way'. You have to 'weigh' your options to find the best 'way' forward.