Definition of deliberate

adjective (a)

• 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. (adjective)

  source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

• carefully thought out in advance (adj.all)

  Synonym: calculated, measured
  

  source: wordnet30
• unhurried and with care and dignity (adj.all)

  Synonym: careful, measured
  

  Example:
  With all deliberate speed.
  

  source: wordnet30

verb (v)

• think about carefully; weigh (verb.communication)

  Synonym: consider, debate, moot, turn over
  

  source: wordnet30
• discuss the pros and cons of an issue (verb.communication)

  Synonym: debate
  

  source: wordnet30
• 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. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• 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. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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