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
JØRn	-	Danish, Norwegian
Cleisthenes	KLIES-thə-neez (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Mckenna	mə-KEN-ə	English (Modern)
Gregers	-	Danish, Norwegian
Nicostratus	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Mary	['mɛəri]