weigh
verb (used with object)
to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device.
have weighed
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present perfectof weigh.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Fears of AI overspending have weighed heavily on tech names in recent weeks, as the market looks for a tangible return on investment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
The professionals who have weighed in on “The Tell” don’t doubt that Griffin’s reactions to her resurfaced memories are real.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
Slowing growth and more competition have weighed on investor sentiment.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
Elevated oil prices and inflationary pressures have weighed on growth across the region, while the overall tone among banks has turned more cautious, with increased scrutiny of asset quality, he notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
For a squat-legged beast that couldn't have weighed less than four hundred pounds, the thing could run.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
