deliberate
//dɪˈlɪbərət//
Adjective
deliberateCanonical form
1
Done consciously and intentionally; not accidental.
It was a deliberate decision, not a mistake.
2
Careful and unhurried; slow and steady in manner or movement.
She spoke in a deliberate manner, choosing each word carefully.
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Verb
deliberateInfinitive
deliberatePresent tense
deliberatedPast tense
deliberatedPast participle
deliberatingPresent participle
deliberatesThird-person singular
1
To engage in long and careful consideration; to think about or discuss something thoroughly before making a decision.
The committee deliberated for hours before reaching a final decision.