intransitive. To be of (much or little) value or account; to be regarded as considerable or important; to have influence with (a person) when he…

figurative. to have, bear, carry, strike a (great,etc.) stroke: to have an influential or controlling share in an enterprise or action, to have…

to hold place: to stand one's ground; to prevail, to hold sway; to have influence or weight, find acceptance. Obsolete. figurative. Cf. phrases 1e(b).

To find acceptance (with); to have weight or influence, to take hold. Obsolete.

to bear (†aor the) sway, etc. (also †to carry sway): to rule, govern; to hold the (highest) position in authority or power; to exercise…

In various phrases. to have weight: to make an impression on, weigh with (those who judge a matter); to receive favourable consideration; to be…

A right or opportunity to exercise influence over a decision, course of action, etc.; the right to be consulted or have a voice in a matter.

Scottish. to be no small drink: (of a person) to be important or influential. Cf. to think small beer of at small beer, n. 2c.

intransitive. To be of importance; to signify. Usually in interrogative and negative contexts. Of a person: to be important, have influence.

colloquial (originally U.S.). transitive. To be capable of delivering (a blow, etc.) with force, or to impressive effect. Esp. in to pack a punch (a…