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Meaning of the word "weigh up" in English

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weigh up

US /weɪ ʌp/
UK /weɪ ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to consider the good and bad aspects of something in order to reach a decision

Example:
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You need to weigh up the pros and cons before making a choice.
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She's still weighing up her options for university.
Synonym:
evaluateassessconsiderappraisedeliberate
2.

to form an opinion about someone or something after careful thought

Example:
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It took him a while to weigh up his new colleagues.
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She quickly weighed up the situation and decided to act.
Synonym:
gaugesize upassessappraisejudge
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