deliberate deliberate /dɪˈlɪbɝˌeɪt, dɪˈlɪbrət/

adjective

1. () Unhurried and with care and dignity  ( measured , careful , deliberate )
   unhurried and with care and dignity
    Walking at the same measured pace
   walking at the same measured pace
    With all deliberate speed
   with all deliberate speed
   
2. () Carefully thought out in advance  ( calculated , measured , deliberate )
   carefully thought out in advance
    A calculated insult
   a calculated insult
    With measured irony
   with measured irony
    He made a deliberate decision not to respond negatively
   he made a deliberate decision not to respond negatively
   
3. Characterized by conscious design or purpose  ( deliberate , knowing , intentional )
   characterized by conscious design or purpose
    Intentional damage
   intentional damage
    A knowing act of fraud
   a knowing act of fraud
    A deliberate attempt to provoke a response
   a deliberate attempt to provoke a response
   

verb

1. Discuss the pros and cons of an issue  ( deliberate , debate )
   discuss the pros and cons of an issue
   
2. Think about carefully; weigh  ( deliberate , moot , turn over , consider , debate )
   think about carefully; weigh
    They considered the possibility of a strike
   They considered the possibility of a strike
    Turn the proposal over in your mind
   Turn the proposal over in your mind