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.
well-weighed
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a word derived from
weigh.
Example Sentences
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The bomb: a well-weighed proposal that the U.S. combine Army, Navy and air forces into a single, unified Department of War.
From Time Magazine Archive
It's sticking to your fist to-day for all your sneer and scoff, And by the Judge's well-weighed word you cannot wipe it off.
From Verses 1889-1896 by Kipling, Rudyard
With due observance of thy sovereign seat, Great Agamemnon, Nestor shall apply Thy well-weighed words.
From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 by Scott, Walter, Sir
Could I hear wisdom urge me to marry her, and disregard every dear advantage, disbelieve every flattering suggestion, disdain every well-weighed counsel, turn and leave her?
From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte
State your position in cool, well-weighed words, and carry conviction with them by your manner.
From Dollars and Sense by Hunter, William Crosbie
