deliberate
Meaning
The term "deliberate" refers to something that is done intentionally and with careful consideration rather than by accident.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "deliberate" (intentional) with "deliberating" (thinking carefully about something).
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
in
a
quiet
kitchen
and
spread
her
notes
on
the
table
.
She
took
a
deliberate
breath
and
began
to
practice
her
short
talk
for
the
meeting
.
Each
sentence
was
simple
and
clear
because
she
wanted
the
audience
to
understand
her
main
points
.
After
several
tries
,
she
felt
more
confident
and
turned
off
the
lamp
to
rest
before
the
big
day
.
Common Phrases
deliberate decision
deliberate action
deliberate choice
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