Counterpoise (Verb)
Meaning
Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The urban sprawl's economic benefits counterpoise its environmental downsides.
- Her optimistic outlook helped counterpoise the pessimism that often accompanied bad news.
- A low-cost carrier business model is designed to counterpoise the revenue generated from premium airline tickets.
- Investors often counterpoise the potential for long-term growth with the risks associated with new ventures.
- The growth in air travel has had to counterpoise a decline in rail passengers over recent years.