Synonyms of carry weight

carry weight

phrase

as in matter

to be of importance

His opinion doesn't carry much weight with the people who'll make the final decision.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matter
• weigh
• mean
• cut ice
• import
• influence
• count
• affect
• signify
• amount (to)
• concern
• sway
• add up (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carry weight

Every call required judgment; every interaction carried weight. — William Jones, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Landing Spytek and Kubiak appears to be Davis’s best moves so far, and those clearly carry weight with fans. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 22 July 2026

What began as something loose and exploratory, from a budding musician who’s been writing songs since early adolescence, suddenly carried weight. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 6 July 2026

Your local government is where your voice actually carries weight. — Sharon McMahon, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026