deliberate
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/dɪˈlɪbərət/
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/dɪˈlɪbərət/
adjective
B2
done on purpose, not by accident
He made a deliberate choice to help his friend.
R
done slowly and with care
Her deliberate movements showed she was thinking carefully.
verb
R
to think carefully before deciding
We need to deliberate before making this important decision.
translation
done on purpose, not by accident; done slowly and with care
to think carefully before deciding
Word Forms
3rd Present
deliberates
Progressive
deliberating
Past
deliberated
Perfect
deliberated