English · Word Candidate

deliberate

/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: deliberates · deliberating · deliberated

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Meaning · English

Done on purpose; intentional.

Adjective

a deliberate attempt to cover up his crime

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

Adjective

a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

Verb

It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To consider the reasons for and against anything; to reflect.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “deliberate” mean?

Done on purpose; intentional.

Is “deliberate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.