Definition
Definition of deliberating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
thoughtful processengaged in careful and thoughtful consideration
- The deliberating committee took hours to reach a decision.
- The deliberating panel weighed all the evidence carefully.
- A deliberating jury took days to come to a verdict.
Origin of deliberating
Latin, deliberare (consider) + -ate (suffix)
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- French:délibérant, ...
- German:beratend, ...
- Italian:deliberante, ...
- Spanish:deliberante, ...
- Portuguese:ponderado, ...
- Chinese:深思熟虑的, ...
- Japanese:熟考する, ...
- Arabic:مُتَرَوٍ, ...
- Hebrew:שׁוֹקֵל, ...
- Russian:вдумчивый, ...
- Ukrainian:обдумуючий, ...
- Hindi:विचारमग्न, ...
Definition of deliberate - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
intentionaldone on purpose with careful thought
- Her deliberate choice surprised everyone.
2.
unhurriedslow and careful in movement or action
- He walked with a deliberate pace.
Verb
1.
discussiontr. discuss the pros and cons of an issuetr.
- The jury must deliberate the evidence presented in court.
2.
think carefullyintr. engage in long and careful considerationintr.
- The jury took hours to deliberate on the verdict..
Expressions with deliberate
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discuss something in detail
The committee will deliberate over the new policy.
careful planning to protect something
The team made a deliberate defense against the attack.
planned defense with fortifications and communication systems
The army set up a deliberate defence along the border.
Origin of deliberate
Latin, deliberare (consider) + -atus (suffix)
Examples of deliberate in a sentence
The deliberate design of the building was praised. She gave the instructions in a deliberate voice. The surgeon made a deliberate incision. They will deliberate the proposal at the meeting. The committee needs time to deliberate the new policy. They will deliberate the proposal thoroughly before making a decision.
The committee needs time to deliberate on the new policy changes.
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- French:délibéré, délibérer, ...
- German:bewusst, beraten, ...
- Italian:deliberato, discutere, ...
- Spanish:deliberado, deliberar, ...
- Portuguese:deliberado, deliberar, ...
- Chinese:蓄意的, 商议, ...
- Japanese:意図的な, 審議する, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعَمَّد, تَدَاوَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְכוּוָּן, לָדוּן, ...
- Russian:обдуманный, обсуждать, ...
- Ukrainian:навмисний, обговорювати, ...
- Hindi:सुनियोजित, विचार-विमर्श करना, ...
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