Weigh.

To determine the weight of an object, you would typically use a scale or balance to measure the force of gravity acting on the object. The weight of an object is the force exerted on it due to gravity, and is typically measured in units such as pounds or kilograms.

Verb:

- To determine the weight of something.
- "Weigh the apples before you buy them."
- "The package weighed ten pounds."

- To estimate the importance, significance, or value of something.
- "Weigh the pros and cons of the decision carefully."
- "The evidence weighs heavily against the defendant."

Noun:

- The measurement of how heavy something is.
- "The weigh of the baby was eight pounds."
- "The weigh machine showed a gain of five pounds."

Idioms:

- Weigh down: To burden or oppress.
- "The weight of his responsibilities weighed him down."
- Weigh out: To consider or evaluate carefully.
- "He weighed out all the options before making a choice."
- Weigh the anchor: To prepare to set sail or depart.
- "The crew weighed the anchor and hoisted the sails."
- Hold weight: To be valid or convincing.
- "The argument holds weight and is supported by evidence."

Phrases:

- In the weigh: Being considered or evaluated.
- "The proposal is still in the weigh."
- On the weigh: About to depart.
- "The ship is on the weigh and will leave port soon."
- Weigh in: To give one's opinion or vote.
- "Iweighed in on the matter and agreed with the majority."
- Weigh loss/gain: The act of losing or gaining weight.
- "He went on a diet to lose weight."
- "She gained weight during the pregnancy."