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Synonyms & Similar Words
intentional
purposeful
conscious
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thoughtful
considered
reflective
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willful
knowing
mindful
aware
deliberate
intended
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analyzed
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Meaning of Deliberate
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "deliberate" means done or made on purpose, or to think about something carefully and thoroughly.
Definitions
- * The Cambridge Dictionary defines "deliberate" as done on purpose, or to think carefully and slowly about something before making a decision.
- * The Oxford Dictionary states that "deliberate" means done consciously and intentionally, or to weigh the pros and cons of a situation before making a decision.
Example Uses
- The company made a deliberate decision to expand its operations to the new market.
- * She took a deliberate step back to assess the situation before reacting.
- * The athlete's deliberate practice and training led to her winning the championship.
- * The government's deliberate efforts to reduce carbon emissions have shown significant results.
- * The teacher encouraged her students to engage in deliberate and thoughtful discussions about the topic.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
accidental
unintentional
unconscious
involuntary
spontaneous
impulsive
careless
thoughtless
reckless
hasty
rash
instinctive
intuitive
unpremeditated
unplanned
unconsidered
unreflective
unmeasured
uncalculated
involuntary
unintentional
accidental
spontaneous
impulsive
careless
thoughtless
reckless
hasty
rash