Delibereren
Example: De commissie zal morgen delibereren over de nieuwe beleidsvoorstellen.
Definition
"Delibereren" means to carefully consider or discuss something thoroughly, often in a formal context, before making a decision. For example, a committee may delibereren over new policy proposals to weigh all aspects and reach a well-informed conclusion.
Etymology
The word "delibereren" comes from the Latin verb 'deliberare,' which means to weigh or consider carefully. It entered Dutch through French influence and retains the formal tone associated with thoughtful discussion or decision-making. Did you know it shares the same root as the English 'deliberate'?
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"Delibereren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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