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deliberate
(d/I/'l/I/b/(@)/r/@/t )

adjective (a)

  • Weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining; -- applied to persons; as, a deliberate judge or counselor.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • carefully thought out in advance(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    calculated, measured
    source: wordnet30
  • unhurried and with care and dignity(adj.all)
    Example:
    With all deliberate speed.
    Synonym:
    careful, measured
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • think about carefully; weigh(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    consider, debate, moot, turn over
    source: wordnet30
  • discuss the pros and cons of an issue(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    debate
    source: wordnet30
  • To weigh in the mind; to consider the reasons for and against; to consider maturely; to reflect upon; to ponder; as, to deliberate a question.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To take counsel with one's self; to weigh the arguments for and against a proposed course of action; to reflect; to consider; to hesitate in deciding; -- sometimes with on, upon, about, concerning.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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