Sekirov Dictionary

deliberate

UK /dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət/US /dɪˈlɪb.ɚ.ət/

adjective 4
verb 2
forms 7

adjective4

Done on purpose; intentional.
Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.
•
Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.
- The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict.
•
Not hasty or sudden; slow.
- His enunciation was so deliberate. — 1803

verb2

•
To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.
- It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant.
To consider the reasons for and against anything; to reflect.

forms

deliberated · deliberating · deliberates · deliberateth · deliberatest · more deliberate · most deliberate

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