What does deliberate mean?
Definitions for deliberate
dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; -əˌreɪtde·lib·er·ate
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word deliberate.
Princeton's WordNet
deliberate, calculated, measured(adj)
carefully thought out in advance
"a calculated insult"; "with measured irony"
careful, deliberate, measured(verb)
unhurried and with care and dignity
"walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"
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"
debate, deliberate(verb)
discuss the pros and cons of an issue
GCIDE
Deliberate(a.)
having awareness of the likely consequences; intentional.
Origin: [L. deliberatus, p. p. of deliberare to deliberate; de- + librare to weigh. See Librate.]
Wiktionary
deliberate(Verb)
To consider carefully.
It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant.
deliberate(Adjective)
Done on purpose; intentional.
Tripping me was deliberate action.
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.
deliberate(Adjective)
Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.
The opinion resulted in a deliberate measure.
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
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
Deliberate(adj)
formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash; as, a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result
Deliberate(adj)
not hasty or sudden; slow
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
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
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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Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'deliberate' in Adjectives Frequency: #853
Numerology
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
Deliberate often--decide once.
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders:
The actions definitely looked deliberate.
We have seen a deliberate, gradual U.S. disengagement.
This was a campaign of fear mongering and deliberate lies.
Let your friends be the friends of your deliberate choice.
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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
- deliberado, deliberar, a propósitoSpanish
- 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
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