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

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1. deliberate, calculated, measuredadjective

   carefully thought out in advance

   "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony"

2. careful, deliberate, measuredverb

   unhurried and with care and dignity

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

3. consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberateverb

   think about carefully; weigh

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

4. debate, deliberateverb

   discuss the pros and cons of an issue

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1. Deliberateadjective

   having awareness of the likely consequences; intentional.

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

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1. deliberateverb

   To consider carefully.

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

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

2. deliberateadjective

   Done on purpose; intentional.

   Tripping me was deliberate action.

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

3. 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.

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

4. deliberateadjective

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

   The opinion resulted in a deliberate measure.

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

5. 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.

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1. 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

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

2. Deliberateadjective

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

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

3. Deliberateadjective

   not hasty or sudden; slow

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

4. 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

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

5. 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(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.]

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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. Dmitry Peskov:

   In the last few days we have seen a huge number of media hoaxes and deliberate data releases concerning the consequences of the Russian military air campaign in Syria, i think that this report is probably one of those.

2. Ehsan Sehgal:

   None of the provincial laws can surpass the federal laws in whatever context and concept; otherwise, it will be a deliberate attempt to deny stability and unity of the entire State.

3. Johannes Chan:

   It is a deliberate decision of the government to prosecute us right now, they didn't want it to effect the election campaign of Carrie Lam.

4. Preet Bharara:

   Part of the reason I said I was not going to resign and be fired was because I want the record to reflect for all time that there was a deliberate decision, not just a bureaucratic sweeping away of what had been there in the past, but a specific decision to change one’s mind and deliberately fire me, particularly given what my office’s jurisdiction is and where my office is situated.

5. Bob Chapek:

   While it's too early to predict when we'll be able to begin resuming all of our operations, we are evaluating a number of different scenarios to ensure a cautious, sensible and deliberate approach to the eventual reopening of our parks.

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