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

Fey’s selection as the premiere host carries weight given her deep history with the brand. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026

Every sentence in a novel carries weight, provides an opportunity for the writer to display their sensibility. — Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026

Yet for a retailer built around spectacle and celebration, the association carries weight. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Now, that’s the kind of endorsement that carries weight at cruising altitude. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026