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deliberate
to think carefully before deciding
In more detail
1. (adjective) done intentionally and on purpose, not by accident
2. (adjective) careful and thinking about something slowly and seriously
3. (verb) to think about something carefully and discuss it before making a decision
Examples
- 1. She made a deliberate choice to leave her job.
- 2. He spoke in a slow, deliberate manner.
- 3. The jury will deliberate for several hours before reaching a verdict.
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