deliberate
/di'libərit/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Done consciously and intentionally; fully considered: An action or decision that is not accidental but is the result of careful thought and purpose.
- Unhurried and careful: Characterized by a slow, steady, and careful manner, without rushing.
Verb:
- To think about or discuss something carefully and thoroughly before making a decision: To engage in careful consideration or formal discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of an issue.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The attack was a deliberate act of aggression.
- She spoke in a slow, deliberate tone to ensure everyone understood.
- After deliberate consideration, we have chosen to proceed with the plan.
Verb:
- The jury will deliberate for several hours before reaching a verdict.
- We need to deliberate on the implications of this new policy.
- He deliberated over the job offer for a week.
Advanced Usage
- "with all deliberate speed": A formal phrase meaning as quickly as is reasonably possible while still being careful and thorough. It implies a balance between urgency and due diligence.
- The court ordered the changes to be implemented with all deliberate speed.
Variants and Related Words
Deliberately (adverb): In a careful and unhurried way, or in a way that is intentional.
- He deliberately ignored the warning.
- She moved deliberately through the complex steps.
Deliberation (noun): Long and careful consideration or discussion.
- After much deliberation, they announced their decision.
Deliberative (adjective): Relating to or intended for consideration or discussion.
- The council serves a deliberative function.
Synonyms
- Adjective (Intentional): Intentional, calculated, conscious, willful, purposeful.
- Adjective (Unhurried): Measured, unhurried, methodical, steady, leisurely.
- Verb: Consider, ponder, contemplate, weigh, reflect on, debate, discuss.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Deliberate on/upon/over/about (something): To think or talk about something carefully.
- The committee is deliberating on the budget proposal.
- She deliberated over her choice for a long time.
Related Idioms
- Not deliberate: This phrase is used to indicate that something was not done on purpose; it was an accident.
- I apologize for the error; it was not deliberate.
Adjective
- unhurried and with care and dignity
- walking at the same measured pace
- with all deliberate speed
- carefully thought out in advance
- a calculated insult
- with measured irony
Verb
- discuss the pros and cons of an issue
- think about carefully; weigh
- They considered the possibility of a strike
- Turn the proposal over in your mind