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deliberate

/dɪˈlɪbərət/
English Definition
adj. intentional; v. discuss carefully
中文释义
故意的,慎重的
Example Sentence

The deliberate placement of the sculpture in the park's center was meant to draw visitors' attention to the surrounding landscape.

雕塑被刻意放置在公园中央,旨在吸引游客对周围景观的注意。

Synonyms
intentional premeditated calculated
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Political scientist Henrik Aasland argues that citizen assemblies, in which randomly selected residents deliberate on policy questions, produce more thoughtful recommendations than standard public comment periods.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

Naked mole rats are unusual among mammals in that they rarely develop cancer, even when researchers deliberately expose their cells to substances known to trigger tumors in other rodents.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “deliberate”?

  1. A Producing in large quantities or with great frequency
  2. B Required by rule or law
  3. C Slow, lacking energy
  4. D Intentional; v. discuss carefully
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D — Intentional; v. discuss carefully. “deliberate” means intentional; v. discuss carefully.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “intentional; v. discuss carefully”?

  1. A deliberate
  2. B prolific
  3. C sluggish
  4. D mandatory
Show answer

A — deliberate. “deliberate” means intentional; v. discuss carefully.

Common questions about “deliberate”

What does “deliberate” mean?

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

How do you pronounce “deliberate”?

deliberate is pronounced /dɪˈlɪbərət/.

How is “deliberate” used in a sentence?

The deliberate placement of the sculpture in the park's center was meant to draw visitors' attention to the surrounding landscape. (雕塑被刻意放置在公园中央,旨在吸引游客对周围景观的注意。)

What are synonyms for “deliberate”?

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

What is the opposite of “deliberate”?

accidental, spontaneous — each the opposite of deliberate (intentional; v. discuss carefully).

Is “deliberate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. deliberate is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “deliberate”?

de(down)+liber(weight)

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