deliberate

verb

  1. 1

    To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

    “It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant.”
  2. 2

    To consider the reasons for and against anything; to reflect.

adjective

  1. 1

    Done on purpose; intentional.

    “Tripping me was deliberate action.”
  2. 2

    Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.

    “The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict.”
  3. 3

    Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

    “a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result”
  4. 4

    Not hasty or sudden; slow.

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