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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 | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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