deliberate

Meanings

• adjective, verb

  Acting carefully and thoughtfully; taking time to consider before acting.

  - "After making a mistake, it's important to be deliberate in your actions to avoid repeating it."
  - "The deliberate actions of the thief were caught on camera."
  - "The deliberate process of making sushi requires precision and patience."

• adjective

  Intended or done on purpose.

  - "The deliberate lies of the politician were exposed during the investigation."
  - "The deliberate destruction of evidence was a clear sign of guilt."

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Antonyms

unintentional , unwitting

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Synonyms

careful , cautious , well-advised , circumspect , thoughtful , purposeful , volitional

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deliberate
reverberate , perpetrate , create , debate , abate

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Variants

List of all variants of deliberate that leads to same result
deliberate , deliberated , deliberates , deliberating , deliberateness , deliberatenesses

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Etymology

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From Old French deliberer 'to ponder, discuss,' from Latin deliberare 'to weigh, consider,' from de- 'off' + librare 'to weigh'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deliberate' is often used in legal contexts to describe actions that are done intentionally and with forethought.

2. In music, a deliberate tempo is one that is carefully chosen to enhance the mood and feeling of a piece.

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Related Concepts

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1. Precaution: Related to deliberate as it also implies taking care and considering the potential consequences before taking action.

2. Reflect: Related to deliberate as it also implies taking time to consider and think before acting.

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Culture

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In literature, 'deliberate' is often used to describe characters who carefully consider their actions before taking them, such as Hamlet in Shakespeare's play. In art, deliberate composition is the careful arrangement of visual elements to create a specific effect.

How to Memorize "deliberate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'deliberate' written out in bold letters. Visualize the 'd' as a slow, deliberate step, and the 'b' as a thoughtful pause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deliberate' with the idea of taking your time and considering your actions carefully.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'deliberate is for the deliberate' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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