deliberate

/dɪlˈɪbɚət/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. carefully thought out in advance
   “a calculated insult”
2. unhurried and with care and dignity
   “walking at the same measured pace”
3. characterized by conscious design or purpose
   “intentional damage”

verb

1. think about carefully; weigh
   “They considered the possibility of a strike”
2. discuss the pros and cons of an issue

Synonyms for deliberate

• calculated
• measured
• intended
• careful
• unhurried
• intentional
• knowing
• consider
• debate
• moot
• turn over