Difference between Weigh and Librate

What is the difference between Weigh and Librate?

Weigh as a verb is to determine the weight of an object. while Librate as a verb is to oscillate (like the beam of a balance)

Weigh

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To determine the weight of an object. Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale. To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate. To consider a subject. To have a certain weight. To raise an anchor free of the seabed.

Example sentence: Many, whose hearts are conquered by acute spite, roll out balanced tales from their own heart, which do not balance when you weigh words against deeds.

Librate

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A piece of land having a value of one pound per year

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To oscillate (like the beam of a balance)

We hope you now know whether to use Weigh or Librate in your sentence.

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