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Definition of Deliberate
1. Adjective. Carefully thought out in advance. "With measured irony"
2. Verb. Think about carefully; weigh. "They deliberate moving "; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
Specialized synonyms: See, Premeditate, Debate, Wrestle, Think Twice
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Related verbs: Consider, Study
Derivative terms: Consideration, Consideration, Deliberation, Deliberation, Deliberation
3. Adjective. Unhurried and with care and dignity. "With all deliberate speed"
4. Verb. Discuss the pros and cons of an issue. "Sam wants to deliberate with Sue "
Specialized synonyms: Vex
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Derivative terms: Debatable, Debatable, Debate, Debate, Debater, Deliberation, Deliberation, Deliberation, Deliberative
Definition of Deliberate
1. a. Weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining; -- applied to persons; as, a deliberate judge or counselor.
2. v. t. To weigh in the mind; to consider the reasons for and against; to consider maturely; to reflect upon; to ponder; as, to deliberate a question.
3. v. i. To take counsel with one's self; to weigh the arguments for and against a proposed course of action; to reflect; to consider; to hesitate in deciding; -- sometimes with on, upon, about, concerning.
Definition of Deliberate
1. Adjective. Done on purpose; intentional. ¹
2. Adjective. Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining. ¹
3. Adjective. Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash. ¹
4. Adjective. Not hasty or sudden; slow. ¹
5. Verb. To consider carefully. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deliberate
1. [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES]
Medical Definition of Deliberate
1. To take counsel with one's self; to weigh the arguments for and against a proposed course of action; to reflect; to consider; to hesitate in deciding; sometimes with on, upon, concerning. "The woman the deliberation is lost." (Addison) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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