carry weight

idiom

: 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

Her 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.

Examples of carry weight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This cozy Amazon find is impossible to miss amongst the dreary winter streets, featuring a windproof design that delivers impressive warmth without carrying weight. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025

Though the Black Eyed Peas reunion was informal and celebratory rather than professional, the moment carries weight given the group’s legacy. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2025

But the speculation carries weight. —Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

The plates themselves can be adjusted to dial in your carry weight. —Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for carry weight

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate