deliberate
verb
- 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
To consider the reasons for and against anything; to reflect.
adjective
- 1
Done on purpose; intentional.
“Tripping me was deliberate action.”
- 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
Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.
“a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result”
- 4
Not hasty or sudden; slow.
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