balance (something) against (something else)

To compare two things, typically one that is positive and one that is negative, often in order to make a decision. You need to balance the long commute against how much you like the job.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Neemias	-	Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Phyliss	FIL-is	English
Lihi	-	Hebrew
Marietta	[mɛəri'etə]
LÍDia	LEE-dyə (Portuguese), LEE-jyə (Brazilian Portuguese)	Portuguese, Catalan, Hungarian
Saveria	-	Italian