Deliberate: meaning, definitions and examples
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deliberate
[ dɪˈlɪb(ə)rət ]
in decision making
done consciously and intentionally
Synonyms
calculated, conscious, intentional
Examples of usage
- He made a deliberate choice to quit his job and start his own business.
- The deliberate decision was made after careful consideration of all the options.
in behavior
to engage in careful and thoughtful consideration
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She deliberated for hours before making a decision.
- The committee deliberated on the issue before reaching a conclusion.
Translations
Translations of the word "deliberate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deliberado
🇮🇳 जानबूझकर
🇩🇪 absichtlich
🇮🇩 disengaja
🇺🇦 навмисний
🇵🇱 celowy
🇯🇵 故意の (ko-i no)
🇫🇷 délibéré
🇪🇸 deliberado
🇹🇷 kasıtlı
🇰🇷 고의적인 (goijeogin)
🇸🇦 متعمد
🇨🇿 úmyslný
🇸🇰 úmyselný
🇨🇳 故意的 (gùyì de)
🇸🇮 nameren
🇮🇸 ákveðin
🇰🇿 қасақана
🇬🇪 განზრახული (ganzrakuli)
🇦🇿 qəsdən
🇲🇽 deliberado
Word origin
The word 'deliberate' originated from the Latin word 'deliberatus', which means 'considered carefully'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'deliberate' has come to represent a thoughtful and intentional approach to decision-making and behavior.