carry weight

/ˌkɛri weɪt/
/ˈkæri weɪt/
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Other forms: carried weight; carries weight; carrying weight

Definitions of carry weight
  1. verb
    have influence to a specified degree
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    type of:
    determine, influence, mold, regulate, shape
    shape or influence; give direction to
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