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deliberate

/dɪˈlɪbərət/
de · lib · er · ate dɪ · ˈlɪb · ər · ət
English Definition
adj. intentional; v. discuss carefully
中文释义
故意的，慎重的
Significado en Español
deliberado, deliberar
한국어 뜻
고의적인, 신중한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cố ý, thận trọng
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Example Sentence

That was a deliberate mistake.

那是个故意的错误。

Synonyms
intentional careful
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de(down)+liber(weight)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “deliberate” as used in the following sentence: The committee''s decision was deliberate, reflecting careful consideration of all the evidence.

  1. A hasty
  2. B reckless
  3. C intentional
  4. D casual
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C — intentional. “deliberate” means adj. intentional; v. discuss carefully

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His rude comment was no accident; it was completely ______.

  1. A accidental
  2. B random
  3. C sudden
  4. D deliberate
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D — deliberate. “deliberate” means adj. intentional; v. discuss carefully

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Common questions about “deliberate”

What does “deliberate” mean?

deliberate — adj. intentional; v. discuss carefully. In Chinese: 故意的，慎重的.

How do you pronounce “deliberate”?

deliberate is pronounced /dɪˈlɪbərət/. It breaks into 4 syllables: de · lib · er · ate.

How do you use “deliberate” in a sentence?

That was a deliberate mistake. (那是个故意的错误。)

What are synonyms for “deliberate”?

intentional, careful — all close in meaning to deliberate (adj. intentional; v. discuss carefully).

Is “deliberate” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. deliberate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “deliberate”?

de(down)+liber(weight)

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