deliberate

Elementary

/dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/

adjective
Intentional, reflecting careful consideration

deliberate in a sentence

  • “Though Mary was quite upset, her actions to resolve the dispute were deliberate.”
  • “She spoke in a clear, deliberate manner.”
  • “He advocates a slow and deliberate approach to the problem.”

What does “deliberate” mean?

deliberate (adjective) means intentional, reflecting careful consideration. It is pronounced /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "deliberate" mean?
deliberate (adjective) means: Intentional, reflecting careful consideration
How do you pronounce "deliberate"?
"deliberate" is pronounced /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "deliberate" in a sentence?
Here is "deliberate" used in a sentence: Though Mary was quite upset, her actions to resolve the dispute were deliberate.

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