deliberate (Meaning)

Wordnet

deliberate (v)

think about carefully; weigh

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

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deliberate (s)

carefully thought out in advance

unhurried and with care and dignity

characterized by conscious design or purpose

Webster

deliberate (a.)

Weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining; -- applied to persons; as, a deliberate judge or counselor.

Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash; as, a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result.

Not hasty or sudden; slow.

Webster

deliberate (v. t.)

To weigh in the mind; to consider the reasons for and against; to consider maturely; to reflect upon; to ponder; as, to deliberate a question.

Webster

deliberate (v. i.)

To take counsel with one's self; to weigh the arguments for and against a proposed course of action; to reflect; to consider; to hesitate in deciding; -- sometimes with on, upon, about, concerning.

deliberate Sentence Examples

  1. She made a deliberate effort to arrive early for the meeting to ensure she was prepared.
  2. His deliberate actions indicated a calculated strategy rather than impulsiveness.
  3. The artist's brushstrokes were deliberate, each stroke contributing to the overall composition.
  4. We need to take deliberate steps to address the environmental issues facing our community.
  5. His deliberate pace in delivering the presentation allowed the audience to absorb each point thoroughly.
  6. The company's decision to expand into new markets was a deliberate move to increase its global presence.
  7. She spoke with deliberate precision, choosing her words carefully to convey her message effectively.
  8. The chef's use of spices was deliberate, enhancing the flavor profile of the dish.
  9. The politician's deliberate evasion of the question raised suspicions among the journalists.
  10. Their deliberate disregard for safety protocols resulted in a preventable accident.

FAQs About the word deliberate

think about carefully; weigh, discuss the pros and cons of an issue, carefully thought out in advance, unhurried and with care and dignity, characterized by con

careful, reasoned, calculated,considered, thoughtful, knowing, purposeful, intentional, intended, premeditated

haphazard, unadvised, random, haphazard, casual, chance, chance, unconsidered, unconsidered, unstudied

She made a deliberate effort to arrive early for the meeting to ensure she was prepared.

His deliberate actions indicated a calculated strategy rather than impulsiveness.

The artist's brushstrokes were deliberate, each stroke contributing to the overall composition.

We need to take deliberate steps to address the environmental issues facing our community.