deliberate

/dɪˈlɪbərət/
verb
  1. To think about or discuss something carefully before making a decision.
    • We need to deliberate on this proposal before voting.
    • She deliberated whether to accept the job offer.
    • The jury deliberated for three hours before reaching a verdict.
adjective
  1. Done on purpose; intentional.
    • It was no accident; the damage was deliberate.
    • The artist made a deliberate choice to use only blue paint.
    • Her comment was a deliberate attempt to hurt his feelings.
  2. Done slowly and carefully, not rushed.
    • He took deliberate steps to avoid waking the baby.
    • The surgeon's movements were slow and deliberate.
    • She spoke in a deliberate, measured tone.
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