deliberate

adjective
UK: /dɪˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/
US: /dəˈlɪb.ɚ.eɪt/

  1. Done consciously and intentionally.

    1. It was a deliberate act of vandalism.
    2. The jury found that the poisoning was a deliberate act of murder and sentenced him.

Synonyms

consider purposeful intentional weigh thoughtful
deliberate verb

  1. To think or discuss something carefully in order to make a decision.

    1. They will deliberate about the next steps.
    2. The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict on the complex case.
deliberate adverb

  1. With intention; in a careful and unhurried way.

    1. He spoke in a slow, deliberate manner.
    2. She moved with deliberate speed toward the exit, trying not to draw attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "deliberate" is /dɪˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/ in British English and /dəˈlɪb.ɚ.eɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deliberate": consider, purposeful, intentional, weigh, thoughtful.

Example usage of "deliberate": "It was a deliberate act of vandalism.". More examples on the page.