All deliberate synonyms
deΒ·libΒ·erΒ·ate
D d verb deliberate
- ponder β to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).
- consider β If you consider a person or thing to be something, you have the opinion that this is what they are.
- reflect β to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface: The mirror reflected the light onto the wall.
- contemplate β If you contemplate an action, you think about whether to do it or not.
- consult β If you consult an expert or someone senior to you or consult with them, you ask them for their opinion and advice about what you should do or their permission to do something.
- weigh β to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases.
- mull over β to study or ruminate; ponder.
- speculate β to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
- cerebrate β to use the mind; think; ponder; consider
- study β a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- muse β to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject.
- roll β to move along a surface by revolving or turning over and over, as a ball or a wheel.
- ruminate β to chew the cud, as a ruminant.
- reason β a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war.
- meditate β to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect.
- revolve β to move in a circular or curving course or orbit: The earth revolves around the sun.
- judge β Alan L(aVern) born 1932, U.S. astronaut.
- cogitate β If you are cogitating, you are thinking deeply about something.
- argue β If one person argues with another, they speak angrily to each other about something that they disagree about. You can also say that two people argue.
- debate β A debate is a discussion about a subject on which people have different views.
- turn over β to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.
- chew over β If you chew something over, you keep thinking about it.
- hammer away at β persist
- kick around β to strike with the foot or feet: to kick the ball; to kick someone in the shins.
- knock around β to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- pour it on β to flatter profusely
adjective deliberate
- purposeful β having a purpose.
- premeditated β done deliberately; planned in advance: a premeditated murder.
- conscious β If you are conscious of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
- intentional β done with intention or on purpose; intended: an intentional insult.
- calculated β If something is calculated to have a particular effect, it is specially done or arranged in order to have that effect.
- planned β arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan: a planned attack.
- careful β If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- cautious β Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- cold-blooded β Someone who is cold-blooded does not show any pity or emotion.
- meticulous β taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- prudent β wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.
- studious β disposed or given to diligent study: a studious boy.
- thoughtful β showing consideration for others; considerate.
- willful β deliberate, voluntary, or intentional: The coroner ruled the death willful murder.
- advised β resulting from deliberation
- considered β A considered opinion or act is the result of careful thought.
- designed β made or done intentionally; intended; planned.
- fixed β fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- intended β purposed; designed; intentional: an intended snub.
- judged β a public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law; a magistrate charged with the administration of justice.
- pondered β to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).
- prearranged β to arrange in advance or beforehand.
- predetermined β to settle or decide in advance: He had predetermined his answer to the offer.
- projected β something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.