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To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
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To make (concepts) agree.
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To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
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I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.
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To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
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(dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
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to balance partners
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To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.
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to balance the boom mainsail
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To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
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This final payment, or credit, balances the account.
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To be in equilibrium.
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To have matching credits and debits.
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To weigh in a balance.
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To hesitate or fluctuate.