DELIBERATELY

intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose, purposely, advisedly, by choice, by design

(adverb) with intention; in an intentional manner; “he used that word intentionally”; “I did this by choice”

measuredly, deliberately

(adverb) in a deliberate unhurried manner; “she was working deliberately”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

deliberately (comparative more deliberately, superlative most deliberately)

Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.

Source: Wiktionary


De*lib"er*ate*ly, adv.

Definition: With careful consideration, or deliberation; circumspectly; warily; not hastily or rashly; slowly; as, a purpose deliberately formed.

DELIBERATE

De*lib"er*ate, a. Etym: [L. deliberatus, p. p. of deliberare to deliberate; de- + librare to weigh. See Librate.]

1. Weighing facts and arguments with a view a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining; -- applied to persons; as, a deliberate judge or counselor. "These deliberate fools." Shak.

2. Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash; as, a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result. Settled visage and deliberate word. Shak.

3. Not hasty or sudden; slow. Hooker. His enunciation was so deliberate. W. Wirt.

De*lib"er*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deliberated; p. pr. & vb. n. Deliberating.]

Definition: To weigh in the mind; to consider the reasons for and against; to consider maturely; to reflect upon; to ponder; as, to deliberate a question.

De*lib"er*ate, v. i.

Definition: To take counsel with one's self; to weigh the arguments for and against a proposed course of action; to reflect; to consider; to hesitate in deciding; -- sometimes with on, upon, concerning. The woman the deliberation is lost. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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