What does DELIBERATE mean?
Definitions for DELIBERATE
dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; -əˌreɪtde·lib·er·ate
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Princeton's WordNet
deliberate, calculated, measuredadjective
carefully thought out in advance
"a calculated insult"; "with measured irony"
careful, deliberate, measuredverb
unhurried and with care and dignity
"walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"
consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberateverb
think about carefully; weigh
"They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
debate, deliberateverb
discuss the pros and cons of an issue
GCIDE
Deliberateadjective
having awareness of the likely consequences; intentional.
Wiktionary
deliberateverb
To consider carefully.
It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant.
deliberateadjective
Done on purpose; intentional.
Tripping me was deliberate action.
deliberateadjective
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.
The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict.
deliberateadjective
Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.
The opinion resulted in a deliberate measure.
deliberateadjective
Not hasty or sudden; slow.
The prime minister resided over the cautious, deliberate action.
Etymology: From deliberatus, past participle of delibero, from de + *, libro, from *, libra; see librate.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Deliberateadjective
Etymology: deliberatus, Latin.
Commonly therefore it is for virtuous considerations, that wisdom so far prevaileth with men as to make them desirous of slow and deliberate death, against the stream of their sensual inclination. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 46.
Echoes are some more sudden, and chop again as soon as the voice is delivered; others are more deliberate, that is, give more space between the voice and the echo, which is caused by the local nearness or distance. Francis Bacon, Natural History.
To DELIBERATEverb
To think, in order to choice; to hesitate.
Etymology: delibero, Latin.
A conscious, wise, reflecting cause,
Which freely moves, and acts by reason’s laws;
That can deliberate means elect, and find
Their due connection with the end design’d. Richard Blackmore, Creat.When love once pleads admission to our hearts,
In spite of all the virtue we can boast,
The woman that deliberates is lost. Addison.
Wikipedia
deliberate
Deliberation is a process of thoughtfully weighing options, usually prior to voting. Deliberation emphasizes the use of logic and reason as opposed to power-struggle, creativity, or dialogue. Group decisions are generally made after deliberation through a vote or consensus of those involved. In legal settings a jury famously uses deliberation because it is given specific options, like guilty or not guilty, along with information and arguments to evaluate. In "deliberative democracy", the aim is for both elected officials and the general public to use deliberation rather than power-struggle as the basis for their vote.
Webster Dictionary
Deliberateadjective
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
Deliberateadjective
formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash; as, a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result
Deliberateadjective
not hasty or sudden; slow
Deliberateverb
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
Deliberateverb
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
Etymology: [L. deliberatus, p. p. of deliberare to deliberate; de- + librare to weigh. See Librate.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Deliberate
de-lib′ėr-āt, v.t. to weigh well in one's mind.—v.i. to consider the reasons for and against anything: to reflect: to consider.—adj. well considered: considering carefully: slow in determining: cautious.—adv. Delib′erately.—ns. Delib′erateness; Deliberā′tion, the act of deliberating: mature reflection: calmness: coolness.—adj. Delib′erative, proceeding or acting by deliberation.—adv. Delib′eratively. [L. deliberāre, -ātum—de, inten., and librāre, to weigh—libra, a balance.]
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Rank popularity for the word 'DELIBERATE' in Adjectives Frequency: #853
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of DELIBERATE in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of DELIBERATE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of DELIBERATE in a Sentence
The people of the Chechen Republic are asking why the probe was canceled, if it was based on suspicions of deliberate killing.
The 'South Park' episode was about as deliberate a provocation as one can get, it's what 'South Park' is about. The response of the Chinese censors was entirely predictable.
Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, of course, lays out the delegated, enumerated, and therefore limited powers of Congress. Only through a deliberate misreading of the general welfare and commerce clauses of the Constitution has the federal government been allowed to overreach its authority and extend its tendrils into every corner of civil society.
I condemn this as a deliberate attack against Iraq's millennial history and culture, and as an inflammatory incitement to violence and hatred, this attack is far more than a cultural tragedy -- this is also a security issue as it fuels sectarianism, violent extremism and conflict in Iraq.
Today's transaction is a pivotal milestone, it demonstrates that we are executing on our strategy by taking thoughtful and deliberate action to reduce leverage and strengthen our balance sheet.
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- наўмысныBelarusian
- обмислям, обмислен, умишлен, преднамеренBulgarian
- deliberatCatalan, Valencian
- váhavý, záměrný, neuspěchaný, zvažovat, úmyslný, rozvážný, promyšlenýCzech
- bevidst, langsom, overveje, velovervejet, rolig, gennemtænkt, overlagt, sindigDanish
- wohlerwogen, absichtlich, überlegt, bedachtsam, bewusst, vorsichtig, erwägen, wohlüberlegt, überlegen, beraten, vorsätzlich, bedacht, abwägenGerman
- σκόπιμοςGreek
- deliberado, deliberar, a propósitoSpanish
- حساب شدهPersian
- harkitseva, tarkoituksellinen, harkita, verkkainen, puntaroida, harkittu, pohtia, tahallinenFinnish
- délibérer, concerté, délibéréFrench
- meòraichScottish Gaelic
- deliberado, deliberarGalician
- מכווןHebrew
- megfontolt, szándékos, megfontolHungarian
- sengaja, disengajaIndonesian
- 熟慮する, 思慮深い, 作為的, 慎重, 故意Japanese
- consiliumLatin
- mauritau, whakaraupeka, ngarahuMāori
- намеренMacedonian
- opzettelijke, weloverwogen, doordacht, doordachte, doordenken, beraadslagen, met opzet, overwegen, opzettelijkDutch
- overveid, veloverveid, med viljeNorwegian
- umyślny, zamierzonyPolish
- proposital, deliberado, deliberar, de propósito, intencional, calculadoPortuguese
- delibera, consfătuiRomanian
- осторожный, осмотрительный, размеренный, обдумывать, преднамеренный, осознанный, взвешенный, намеренный, неспешный, умышленный, обдуманный, рассудительныйRussian
- namjeran, намјеран, nameran, намеранSerbo-Croatian
- úmyselný, zámernýSlovak
- namerenSlovene
- medveten, överlägga, rådslå, avsiktligSwedish
- навмисний, умиснийUkrainian
- דיליבראַטYiddish
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