Deliberate(a.) Weighing facts and arguments with a view to 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.
Deliberate(a.) Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash; as, a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result.
Deliberate(a.) Not hasty or sudden; slow.
Deliberate(v. i.) 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, about, concerning.
Deliberate(v. t.) 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.
Deliberated(imp. & p. p.) of Deliberate
Deliberately(adv.) With careful consideration, or deliberation; circumspectly; warily; not hastily or rashly; slowly; as, a purpose deliberately formed.
Deliberateness(n.) The quality of being deliberate; calm consideration; circumspection.
Deliberating(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Deliberate
Deliberation(n.) The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
Deliberation(n.) Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure; as, the deliberations of a legislative body or council.
Deliberator(n.) One who deliberates.
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