deliberate

/dɪ'lɪbɜrət/ adjectiveverb
10 letters4 syllables13 points in Scrabble®15 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS5
ADJECTIVE
1

Characterized by conscious design or purpose.

“a deliberate attempt to provoke a response”

2

Carefully thought out in advance.

“he made a deliberate decision not to respond negatively”

3

Unhurried and with care and dignity.

“with all deliberate speed”

VERB
1

Think about carefully; weigh.

2

Discuss the pros and cons of an issue.

WORD FORMS
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GAME SCORES
Scrabble®13 points
Words With Friends®15 points
Double word26 points
Triple word39 points
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Pig Latineliberateday
Starts & ends withD … E
Syllablesde · lib · er · ate
SYNONYMS & RELATED14
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