deliberate (redirected from deliberates)

de·lib·er·ate  (d-lbr-t)

adj.

1. Done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects; intentional: mistook the oversight for a deliberate insult.

2. Arising from or marked by careful consideration: a deliberate decision. See Synonyms at voluntary.

3. Unhurried in action, movement, or manner, as if trying to avoid error: moved at a deliberate pace. See Synonyms at slow.

v. (--rt) de·lib·er·at·ed, de·lib·er·at·ing, de·lib·er·ates

v.intr.

1. To think carefully and often slowly, as about a choice to be made.

2. To consult with another or others in a process of reaching a decision.

v.tr.

To consider (a matter) carefully and often slowly, as by weighing alternatives.

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[Latin dlbertus, past participle of dlberre, to consider, weigh : d-, de- + lbrre, to balance (from lbra, a balance, scales).]

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de·liber·ate·ly adv.

de·liber·ate·ness n.

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deliberate

Adjective

1. carefully thought out in advance; intentional

2. careful and unhurried: a deliberate gait

Verb

[-ating, -ated]

to consider (something) deeply; think over [Latin deliberare to consider well]

deliberately adv
deliberative adj

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	deliberate - think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind" moot, debate, consider, turn over see - deliberate or decide; "See whether you can come tomorrow"; "let's see--which movie should we see tonight?" premeditate - consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand; "premeditated murder" debate - argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary" wrestle - engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate; "I wrestled with this decision for years" hash out, talk over, discuss - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget" think twice - consider and reconsider carefully; "Think twice before you have a child" consider, study - give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving"
	2.	deliberate - discuss the pros and cons of an issue debate vex - subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty" hash out, talk over, discuss - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget"
Adj.	1.	deliberate - carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony" calculated, measured intended - resulting from one's intentions; "your intended trip abroad"; "an intended insult"
	2.	deliberate - unhurried and with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed" careful, measured unhurried - relaxed and leisurely; without hurry or haste; "people strolling about in an unhurried way"; "an unhurried walk"; "spoke in a calm and unhurried voice"

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deliberate

adjective 1. intentional, meant, planned, considered, studied, designed, intended, conscious, calculated, thoughtful, wilful, purposeful, premeditated, prearranged, done on purpose << OPPOSITE accidental

adjective 2. careful, measured, slow, cautious, wary, thoughtful, prudent, circumspect, methodical, unhurried, heedful << OPPOSITE hurried

verb 3. consider, think, ponder, discuss, debate, reflect, consult, weigh, meditate, mull over, ruminate, cogitate

Translations

deliberate [dɪˈlɪbərɪt] adj (= intentional) → intencionado (= slow); pausado, lento

vi [dɪˈlɪbəreɪt] → deliberar

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deliberate adj [dɪˈlɪbərɪt] (= intentional) → délibéré(e) (= slow); mesuré(e)

vi [dɪˈlɪbəreɪt] → délibérer, réfléchir

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deliberate adj [dɪˈlɪbərɪt]

vi [dɪˈlɪbəreɪt]

adj → absichtlich;

(action, insult) → bewusst;

(slow) → bedächtig

vi → überlegen

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deliberate adj [dɪˈlɪbərɪt] (= intentional) → intenzionale (= slow); misurato/a

vi [dɪˈlɪbəreɪt] → deliberare, riflettere