weigh up

British

verb

(tr, adverb) to make an assessment of (a person, situation, etc); judge

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Example Sentences

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This is a conversation worth having as you weigh up the pros and cons.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Male Steller sea lions weigh up to 2,500 pounds and reach 11 feet in length with a lifespan of 20 to 30 years, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Stock markets were rising Wednesday as investors continued to weigh up whether the Iran War is likely to end soon.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The ones made in South Boston can weigh up to 285,000 pounds, roughly the equivalent of 24 elephants or 65 pickup trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Lemme go inside and help Hezekiah weigh up dat barrel uh sugar dat just come in.”

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

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