Meaning

• To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

  "It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant."

• To consider the reasons for and against anything; to reflect.

Meaning

• Done on purpose; intentional.

  "Tripping me was deliberate action."

• Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.

  "The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict."

• Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

  "a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result"

• Not hasty or sudden; slow.