Definitions for deliberate
dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; -əˌreɪtde·lib·er·ate

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. deliberate, calculated, measured(adj)

   carefully thought out in advance

   "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony"

2. careful, deliberate, measured(verb)

   unhurried and with care and dignity

   "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"

3. consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberate(verb)

   think about carefully; weigh

   "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"

4. debate, deliberate(verb)

   discuss the pros and cons of an issue

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1. Deliberate(a.)

   having awareness of the likely consequences; intentional.

Origin: [L. deliberatus, p. p. of deliberare to deliberate; de- + librare to weigh. See Librate.]

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1. deliberate(Verb)

   To consider carefully.

   It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant.

2. deliberate(Adjective)

   Done on purpose; intentional.

   Tripping me was deliberate action.

3. deliberate(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.

   The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict.

4. deliberate(Adjective)

   Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

   The opinion resulted in a deliberate measure.

5. deliberate(Adjective)

   Not hasty or sudden; slow.

   The prime minister resided over the cautious, deliberate action.

Origin: From deliberatus, past participle of delibero, from de + *, libro, from *, libra; see librate.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Deliberate(adj)

   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. Deliberate(adj)

   formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash; as, a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result

3. Deliberate(adj)

   not hasty or sudden; slow

4. Deliberate(verb)

   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

5. Deliberate(verb)

   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

Origin: [L. deliberatus, p. p. of deliberare to deliberate; de- + librare to weigh. See Librate.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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.]

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'deliberate' in Adjectives Frequency: #853

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of deliberate in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of deliberate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of deliberate in a Sentence

1. Latin Proverb:

   Deliberate often--decide once.

2. Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders:

   The actions definitely looked deliberate.

3. Mayor Parker:

   This was a campaign of fear mongering and deliberate lies.

4. Author Unknown:

   Let your friends be the friends of your deliberate choice.

5. George Miller:

   I will tell you this jury will deliberate very assiduously.

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