1. to weigh or balance; to consider carefully
Usage: archaic; literary
2. to hold or keep in equilibrium; to poise
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• He peises the matter in his mind before deciding.
• The scales peises the weight of both sides equally.
• She peises her words carefully when speaking to the council.
• The acrobat peises herself on one foot with grace.
• They peise the advantages and disadvantages of the proposal.