How do you pronounce deliberate?

deliberate is pronounced as /dɪˈlɪbərət/ (adj), /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ (verb).

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deliberate

🧠deliberate

adjective, verb

/dɪˈlɪbərət/ (adj), /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ (verb)

deleterious deliberately

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Meaning

done consciously and intentionally; to consider or discuss something carefully

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example Sentences

The committee will deliberate on the proposal tomorrow.

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

He made a deliberate decision to improve his health.

Example Expressions

deliberate attempt

Synonyms

intentional, planned, thoughtful, consider, considered, conscious, calculated

Entry 1

intentional, planned, thoughtful, consider

Entry 2

intentional, thoughtful, considered

Entry 3

intentional, conscious, planned, calculated

Antonyms

accidental, unintentional, careless, hasty, impulsive

Entry 1

accidental, unintentional, careless

Entry 2

hasty, impulsive, careless

Entry 3

unintentional, careless, accidental

Collocations

deliberate action, deliberate attempt, deliberate decision, deliberate over

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