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6 English Phrasal Verbs With 'WEIGH'

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We have definitions for 6 phrasal verbs with 'WEIGH'

6 phrasal verbs with 'WEIGH'

Weigh down on

  1. Burden with responsibilities, duties, etc
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The requirements of her new job WEIGHED DOWN ON her.

Weigh in

  1. Have a certain weight (in sports like boxing)
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The champion WEIGHED IN at 120 kilos.
  2. Enter an argument forcefully
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: He disliked the plan and WEIGHED IN with some heavy criticism.

Weigh in on

  1. Enter an argument or discussion to express a strongly felt idea
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: She WEIGHED IN ON their immigration policies.

Weigh on

  1. Make someone consider carefully
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The issues raised WEIGHED ON her mind.

Weigh out

  1. Measure a certain amount of something by weight
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: Could you WEIGH OUT 200 grammes of that for me?

Weigh up

  1. Assess
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They WEIGHED the pros and cons UP carefully before deciding.

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Quiz for Verb: 'To WEIGH'

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