Word Meaning

deliberate definition and meaning

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.
a. Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash; as, a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result.
a. Not hasty or sudden; slow.
v. t. 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.
v. i. 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.

Crossword clues for deliberate

- Consider carefully
- Done on purpose
- Fancy food shop blast on purpose
- Intentional
- Planned to think long and hard
- Ponder at length
- Premeditated
- Temperate
- Wanton
- Wilful