deliberate (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪbərət/

Definition

Done consciously and intentionally.

Examples

• The politician's speech was carefully worded and clearly deliberate.

• His apology seemed sincere, but it was a deliberate attempt to manipulate the situation.

• The company's decision to lay off workers was a deliberate move to cut costs.

How to Use deliberate

deliberate on (prepositional phrase)

To think carefully about something. — "The committee will deliberate on the proposal next week."

deliberate about (prepositional phrase)

To think carefully about something. — "She deliberated about the job offer for several days."

Synonyms of deliberate

Words with a similar meaning to deliberate:

• intentional
• conscious
• purposeful
• calculated

Antonyms of deliberate

Words with the opposite meaning to deliberate:

• accidental
• hasty

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