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Deliberate
/dɪˈlɪbərət/
To think about or discuss something deeply before making a decision.
Synonyms:
thoughtful
intentional
careful
purposeful
Antonyms:
impulsive
hasty
reckless
careless
Examples:
They made a
deliberate
choice to help her.
Each
deliberate
step echoed in the quiet room.
Etymology:
Originates from Middle English, derived from the Latin word
deliberatus,
which is the past participle of
deliberare,
meaning to weigh or consider.
Usage Statistics:
11 mentions per 1 million words
Moderate
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