WEIGH (ANCHOR) Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

weigh (anchor)

verb

Definition of weigh (anchor)

as in to embark

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Following Smith-Schuster’s nuptials, Swift and Kelce are expected to embark on their honeymoon.

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“Weigh (anchor).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20%28anchor%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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