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deliberate
done intentionally and with careful thought
Synonyms
- intentional
- calculated
- purposeful
Antonyms
- accidental
- unplanned
- careless
deliberate in a sentence
Her deliberate choice of words showed she had rehearsed the speech carefully.
Investigators concluded that the fire was deliberate, since traces of fuel were found near every exit.
Where it comes from
From Latin deliberare 'to weigh, consider carefully'
Memory hook
DE-LIBERATE — someone who weighs every choice carefully before acting.
Read it in context
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