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Meaning of weighing up
The primary meaning of "weighing up" is to carefully consider or evaluate something.
Etymology of weighing up
The phrase "weighing up" is derived from the verb "to weigh", which originated from Old English "wægan", meaning to weigh or measure, and the preposition "up", indicating a movement or action of considering or evaluating something
Historically, the phrase has been used to describe the process of carefully considering or evaluating options, ideas, or decisions
Synonyms
Definitions
- To think carefully about something, especially in order to make a decision
- * To evaluate or assess the importance or value of something
- * To consider the pros and cons of something
Usage Examples
- She spent hours weighing up the pros and cons of taking the new job
- * We need to weigh up the costs and benefits of investing in this project
- * He's still weighing up his options for university
Antonyms
ignoring
disregarding
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
refusing
declining
spurning
shunning
avoiding
evading
neglecting
omitting
skipping
bypassing
dodging
escaping
shirking
shrugging
discounting
downplaying