DELIBERATE


Meaning of DELIBERATE in English

■ adjective dɪ'lɪb(ə)rət

1》 done consciously and intentionally.

↘fully considered; not impulsive.

2》 done or acting in a careful and unhurried way.

■ verb dɪ'lɪbəreɪt engage in long and careful consideration.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

deliberator noun

Origin

ME: from L. deliberat- , deliberare 'consider carefully'.

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