Deliberate
Example: Deliberate actions reflect careful planning
Definition
"Deliberate" as a verb means to carefully think about or discuss something before making a decision. It involves intentional and thoughtful consideration to ensure that actions or choices are well-planned and reasoned.
Etymology
The verb "deliberate" comes from the Latin word 'deliberare,' meaning 'to consider carefully.' It combines 'de-' (thoroughly) and 'librare' (to weigh), reflecting the idea of weighing options carefully before deciding. Did you know this thoughtful origin mirrors how we still use the word today?
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"Deliberate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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