carry weight
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: to be important or meaningful especially in influencing others
He was considered a man of solid judgment, and his opinion upon all matters, private and public, carried weight.—
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Edward Bulwer-LyttonHer opinion carries a lot of weight with us, and we often seek out her advice before making any important decision.
Your promises would carry more weight[=be more meaningful] if you didn't break them so often.
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The restaurant has been part of Santorini’s dining story since 1922, which carries weight on an island where so much hospitality can feel newly staged.
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Noel Burgess,
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“Carry weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20weight. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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