CEFR B2

deliberate

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: intentional, conscious, purposeful, calculated

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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."

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