English adjective: deliberate | |||
1. | deliberate carefully thought out in advance | ||
Samples | A calculated insult. With measured irony. | ||
Synonyms | calculated, measured | ||
Similar | intended | ||
Antonyms | unintended | ||
2. | deliberate unhurried and with care and dignity | ||
Samples | Walking at the same measured pace. With all deliberate speed. | ||
Synonyms | careful, measured | ||
Similar | unhurried | ||
Antonyms | hurried | ||
English verb: deliberate | |||
1. | deliberate (communication) think about carefully; weigh | ||
Samples | They considered the possibility of a strike. Turn the proposal over in your mind. | ||
Synonyms | consider, debate, moot, turn over | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something PP. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE. Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discuss, hash out, talk over | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | debate, premeditate, see, think twice, wrestle | ||
Verb group | consider, study | ||
2. | deliberate (communication) discuss the pros and cons of an issue | ||
Examples | Sam and Sue deliberate, Sam wants to deliberate with Sue | ||
Synonyms | debate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discuss, hash out, talk over | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | vex | ||