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What is another word for Deliberating? – 130 Deliberating Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    considering pondering weighing reflecting contemplating musing thinking meditating ruminating brooding cogitating debating discussing arguing negotiating consulting conferring analyzing evaluating assessing examining reviewing studying inquiring investigating researching exploring deciding judging determining resolving concluding reconciling compromising adjusting refining perfecting

    Meaning of Deliberating

    The primary meaning of "Deliberating" is the act of thinking carefully and weighing options before making a decision.

    Definitions

    • The act of weighing the pros and cons of a situation or decision
    • * A careful consideration of a matter, often involving discussion or consultation with others
    • * The process of thinking carefully and making a decision based on that thought

    Etymology of Deliberating

    The word "Deliberating" originates from the Latin word "deliberare," which means "to weigh carefully" or "to consider thoroughly"
    The Latin word is a combination of "de" (meaning "thoroughly" or "completely") and "libra" (meaning "scale" or "balance"), indicating a careful balancing of options
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of careful consideration or discussion

    Example Uses

    • The committee is deliberating on the proposal and will make a decision next week
    • * She spent hours deliberating on which college to attend
    • * The jury is still deliberating on the verdict

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    impulsive spontaneous rash hasty hurried reckless careless thoughtless rash impetuous precipitate headlong brash foolhardy inconsiderate unreflective unthinking instinctive intuitive emotional passionate impromptu offhand casual superficial

    Related Nouns

    decision discussion debate consultation conference meeting negotiation dialogue conversation consideration reflection contemplation meditation thought idea opinion view perspective judgment verdict ruling conclusion

    Related Verbs

    consider ponder weigh reflect contemplate muse think meditate debate discuss argue negotiate consult confer analyze evaluate assess examine review study inquire investigate research explore

    Related Adjectives

    careful thoughtful reflective contemplative meditative deliberate intentional purposeful considered weighed balanced measured cautious prudent wise discerning perceptive astute shrewd savvy informed knowledgeable