Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word When someone does something with clear intention and thought, rather than by chance or accident
Deliberately
/dɪˈlɪbərətli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He deliberately broke the vase.She deliberately chose the longer route to enjoy the view.
Etymology:
From Latin deliberatus, past participle of deliberare, meaning consider well, from de- (intensive) + librare (weigh, balance), from libra (scales). Use in English recorded from the late 16th century.
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