adj. 1. Done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects; intentional: mistook the oversight for a deliberate insult. 2. Arising from or marked by careful consideration: a deliberate decision. See Synonyms at voluntary. 3. Unhurried and careful: moved at a deliberate pace. v. (-ə-rāt′) de·lib·er·at·ed, de·lib·er·at·ing, de·lib·er·ates v.intr. 1. To think carefully and often slowly, as about a choice to be made. 2. To consult with another or others in a process of reaching a decision. v.tr. To consider (a matter) carefully and often slowly, as by weighing alternatives. [Latin dēlīberātus, past participle of dēlīberāre, to consider, weigh : dē-, de- + lībrāre, to balance (from lībra, a balance, scales).] de·liber·ate·ly adv. de·liber·ate·ness n. |
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