Meaning of "deliberate" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DELIBERATE

From Latin dēlīberāre to consider well, from lībrāre to weigh, from lībra scales.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF DELIBERATE

deliberate  [dɪˈlɪbərɪt]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DELIBERATE

Deliberate is a verb and can also act as an adjective.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb deliberate in English.

WHAT DOES DELIBERATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Deliberation

Deliberation is a process of thoughtfully weighing options, usually prior to voting. In legal settings a jury famously uses deliberation because it is given specific options, like guilty or not guilty, along with information and arguments to evaluate. Deliberation emphasizes the use of logic and reason as opposed to power-struggle, creativity, or dialog. Group decisions are generally made after deliberation through a vote of those involved. In "deliberative democracy" the aim is for both elected officials and the general public to use deliberation rather than power-struggle as the basis for their vote. In criminal matters, deliberation can involve both rendering a verdict and determining the appropriate sentence. In civil cases, the decision is whether to agree with the plaintiff or the defendant and the amount and nature of the results of the trial. Typically, a jury must come to a unanimous decision before delivering a verdict; however, there are exceptions.

Definition of deliberate in the English dictionary

The first definition of deliberate in the dictionary is carefully thought out in advance; planned; studied; intentional. Other definition of deliberate is careful or unhurried in speech or action. Deliberate is also to consider deeply; ponder; think over.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO DELIBERATE

PRESENT

Present

I deliberate

you deliberate

he/she/it deliberates

we deliberate

you deliberate

they deliberate

Present continuous

I am deliberating

you are deliberating

he/she/it is deliberating

we are deliberating

you are deliberating

they are deliberating

Present perfect

I have deliberated

you have deliberated

he/she/it has deliberated

we have deliberated

you have deliberated

they have deliberated

Present perfect continuous

I have been deliberating

you have been deliberating

he/she/it has been deliberating

we have been deliberating

you have been deliberating

they have been deliberating

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I deliberated

you deliberated

he/she/it deliberated

we deliberated

you deliberated

they deliberated

Past continuous

I was deliberating

you were deliberating

he/she/it was deliberating

we were deliberating

you were deliberating

they were deliberating

Past perfect

I had deliberated

you had deliberated

he/she/it had deliberated

we had deliberated

you had deliberated

they had deliberated

Past perfect continuous

I had been deliberating

you had been deliberating

he/she/it had been deliberating

we had been deliberating

you had been deliberating

they had been deliberating

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will deliberate

you will deliberate

he/she/it will deliberate

we will deliberate

you will deliberate

they will deliberate

Future continuous

I will be deliberating

you will be deliberating

he/she/it will be deliberating

we will be deliberating

you will be deliberating

they will be deliberating

Future perfect

I will have deliberated

you will have deliberated

he/she/it will have deliberated

we will have deliberated

you will have deliberated

they will have deliberated

Future perfect continuous

I will have been deliberating

you will have been deliberating

he/she/it will have been deliberating

we will have been deliberating

you will have been deliberating

they will have been deliberating

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would deliberate

you would deliberate

he/she/it would deliberate

we would deliberate

you would deliberate

they would deliberate

Conditional continuous

I would be deliberating

you would be deliberating

he/she/it would be deliberating

we would be deliberating

you would be deliberating

they would be deliberating

Conditional perfect

I would have deliberate

you would have deliberate

he/she/it would have deliberate

we would have deliberate

you would have deliberate

they would have deliberate

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been deliberating

you would have been deliberating

he/she/it would have been deliberating

we would have been deliberating

you would have been deliberating

they would have been deliberating

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you deliberate
we let´s deliberate
you deliberate

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to deliberate

Past participle

deliberated

Present Participle

deliberating

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «DELIBERATE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «deliberate» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of deliberate

calculated · careful · cautious · circumspect · cogitate · conscious · consider · considered · consult · debate · discuss · heedful · intended · intentional · meant · measured · meditate · methodical · planned · ponder · prearranged · premeditated · prudent · purposeful · reflect · ruminate · slow · studied · think · thoughtful · unhurried · wary · weigh · wilful

TRANSLATION OF DELIBERATE

Find out the translation of deliberate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of deliberate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «deliberate» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 故意的
• Translator English - Spanish: intencionado
• English: deliberate
• Translator English - Hindi: जानबूझकर
• Translator English - Arabic: مُتَعَمَّد
• Translator English - Russian: намеренный
• Translator English - Portuguese: proposital
• Translator English - Bengali: ইচ্ছাকৃত
• Translator English - French: délibéré
• Translator English - Malay: Sengaja
• Translator English - German: absichtlich
• Translator English - Japanese: 故意の
• Translator English - Korean: 고의적인
• Translator English - Javanese: Disengaja
• Translator English - Vietnamese: cố tình
• Translator English - Tamil: வேண்டுமென்றே
• Translator English - Marathi: हेतुपुरस्सर
• Translator English - Turkish: kasten, kasıtlı, planlı
• Translator English - Italian: intenzionale
• Translator English - Polish: rozmyślny
• Translator English - Ukrainian: навмисний
• Translator English - Romanian: intenționat
• Translator English - Greek: εσκεμμένος
• Translator English - Afrikaans: doelbewuste
• Translator English - Swedish: avsiktlig
• Translator English - Norwegian: bevisst

10 QUOTES WITH «DELIBERATE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word deliberate.

1

Sam Abell

In almost every photograph I have ever made, there is something I would do to complete it. I take that to be the spirit hole or the deliberate mistake that's in a Navajo rug to not be godlike, but to be human.

2

Eric Alterman

The consequences of President Johnson's campaign of deliberate deception regarding Vietnam could hardly have been more catastrophic for the nation, the military, the president, his party, and the presidency itself.

3

Isaac Asimov

To insult someone we call him 'bestial. For deliberate cruelty and nature, 'human' might be the greater insult.

4

Georges Bataille

The sovereign being is burdened with a servitude that crushes him, and the condition of free men is deliberate servility.

5

Arnold Bennett

Well, my deliberate opinion is - it's a jolly strange world.

6

Sandy Berger

There's been a deliberate and systematic effort to convey to countries around the world, friends and foes, that if they cross the United States there's a price to pay.

7

Leon Bourgeois

Human passions, like the forces of nature, are eternal; it is not a matter of denying their existence, but of assessing them and understanding them. Like the forces of nature, they can be subjected to man's deliberate act of will and be made to work in harmony with reason.

8

Malcolm Boyd

By my definition, prayer is consciously hanging out with God. Being with God in a deliberate way.

9

Herb Caen

Satire of satire tends to be self-canceling, and deliberate shock tactics soon lose their ability to shock, especially when they're too deliberate.

10

Oswald Chambers

Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DELIBERATE»

Discover the use of deliberate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to deliberate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Deliberate Discretion?: The Institutional Foundations of ...

This book explains the different approaches legislators use when they write laws.

John D. Huber, Charles R. Shipan, 2002

Deliberate Self-Harm in Adolescence

Deliberate Self-Harm in Adolescence clearly summarizes and evaluates current research into suicidal behaviour - it is essential reading for social workers, mental health professionals, GPs, teachers and parents.

Claudie Fox, Keith Hawton, 2004

Deliberate Speed: The Origins of a Cultural Style in the ...

"Ingenious. . . . Lhamon's brief analysis of mid-fifties rock 'n' roll is one of the best in print."--"New England Quarterly." "The oxymoron 'deliberate speed' is a fitting title for this superb book about America in transition.

W. T. Lhamon, 2002

Deliberate Success: Realize Your Vision with Purpose, ...

Introduces a series of effective principles and implementation tools that can be applied to help bring out the best in oneself, one's team, and one's organization, and can be used to sustain long-term results.

Eric Allenbaugh, 2002

The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent

Presents the channeled spirit communications of "Abraham" on how to achieve balance in life and enjoy the journey with joy.

Esther Hicks, Jerry Hicks, 2007

The Deliberate Church: Buildiing Your Ministry on the Gospel

Though highly practical, this book doesn't propose a program to be implemented, but an attitude to adopt--an attitude of complete reliance on and submission to the Gospel in building a healthy church.

Mark Dever, Paul Alexander, 2005

Deliberate Simplicity: A New Equation for Church Development

"Deliberate Simplicity" is the philosophy of ministry in use at Christ the King Community Church, a church that has grown exponentially by keeping it simple. "Deliberate Simplicity" is how Less is More, and More is Better.

Dave Browning, 2006

All Deliberate Speed: Reflections on the First Half Century ...

A Harvard Law School professor examines the impact that Brown v.

Charles J. Ogletree, 2004

A Deliberate Life: A Journey Into the Alaskan Wilderness

"A Deliberate Life" is the inspiring and oftentimes humorous story of Pamela Haskin and her life in the Alaskan Bush.

Pamela Haskin, 2003

The Art of Deliberate Success: Transform Your Professional ...

The book includes an online self-assessment tool that helps you pinpoint the areas you need to focus on, followed by chapters dedicated to helping you focus on what matters, using language more effectively, mastering your behaviour, getting ...

David Keane, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DELIBERATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term deliberate is used in the context of the following news items.

North Vancouver crews investigating 11 deliberate trail fires

District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services members responded to almost a dozen brush fires along Hastings Creek, which they say ... «North Shore News, Jul 15»

Jury to deliberate in child endangerment case

The jury hearing the case of a Bentleyville man accused of abusing an infant and toddler in his care will begin deliberating his fate this morning. «Uniontown Herald Standard, Jul 15»

Nails, tacks on Waunona Way could have been deliberate, police say

Concrete nails and carpet tacks found on a busy South Side street could have been deliberately put there, Madison police said. One bicyclist ... «Madison.com, Jul 15»

Iran, World Powers Deliberate Enriched Uranium Exchange - Source

Iran is in discussions with six world powers, including Russia, about the exchange of enriched uranium for natural ore, a diplomatic source said ... «Sputnik International, Jul 15»

Students, teachers stage protest as VCs deliberate on CBCS

Scores of students and teachers today protested the probable implementation of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) from the ensuing ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»

Jury retires to deliberate on fate of ambassador's husband

Vytas Kapociunas, 71, has been on trial in the ACT Supreme Court over allegations he sexually assaulted the girl three times in one day at his ... «The Canberra Times, Jul 15»

Jurors in trial for suspect in officer's slaying will return to deliberate …

The jury trial for a Fairfield man accused of the 2011 gunshot slaying of a Vallejo cop suffered another delay Monday when a juror in the case ... «TheReporter.Com, Jul 15»

Probe as fire at former Dundee school nursery was 'deliberate'

Probe as fire at former Dundee school nursery was 'deliberate' ... carried out into the cause of the incident, which showed that it was deliberate. «Evening Telegraph, Jul 15»

Kopitiam altercation a deliberate act to distract public, says K …

PAS' Kuala Terengganu MP Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad has urged the public not to be influenced by political sentiments that used ... «The Rakyat Post, Jul 15»

Deliberate Killing of Civilians by ISIS: HRW

Fifteen witnesses, including eight of the wounded, described to Human Rights Watch the deliberate killing of civilians by attackers whom local ... «ARA News, Jul 15»