Deliberate meaning

What does “deliberate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“deliberate” is a verb and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: think about carefully; weigh.

deliberate

verb

  1. think about carefully; weigh

    “They considered the possibility of a strike”

    “Turn the proposal over in your mind”

  2. discuss the pros and cons of an issue

    Synonymsdebate

adjective

  1. carefully thought out in advance

    “a calculated insult”

    “with measured irony”

  2. unhurried and with care and dignity

    “walking at the same measured pace”

    “with all deliberate speed”

  3. characterized by conscious design or purpose

    “intentional damage”

    “a knowing act of fraud”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University