🧠deliberate

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

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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