The phrase "weeded out" can denote a variety of meanings, including removing unwanted or unnecessary things, separating good from bad or essential from non-essential, trimming down a list or selection, or eliminating weaknesses or flaws. Some antonyms for "weeded out" include adding or including, preserving or retaining, expanding or broadening, accepting or approving, nurturing or cultivating, or developing or improving. For instance, instead of "weeding out" unqualified candidates, a company may wish to "nurture" potential employees through training and development programs. Similarly, instead of "weeding out" extraneous details from a proposal, one may choose to "expand" the content to include more comprehensive information.