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deliberate

verb
  1. To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

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

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

adjective
  1. Done on purpose; intentional.

    "Tripping me was deliberate action."

    Similar: purposeful, volitional

  2. Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.

    "The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict."

    Similar: circumspect, thoughtful

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

    "a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result"

    Similar: careful, cautious, well-advised

Synonymscareful, cautious, well-advised, circumspect, thoughtful, purposeful
Antonymsunintentional, unwitting

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