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Antonyms for de-liberate


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : adjective dih-lib-er-it; verb dih-lib-uh-reyt
Phonetic Transcription : adjective dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; verb dɪˈlɪb əˌreɪt



Definition of de-liberate

Origin :
  • early 15c., "done with careful consideration," from Latin deliberatus "resolved upon, determined," past participle of deliberare (see deliberation). Meaning "slow, consciously unhurried" is attested by 1590s. Related: Deliberately.
  • As in knowing : adj experienced, aware
  • As in leisurely : adj casual, unhurried
  • As in methodical/methodic : adj organized, precise
  • As in moderate : adj calm, temperate
  • As in predetermined : adj decided in advance
  • As in premeditated : adj planned, intended
  • As in purposeful : adj resolved to do something
  • As in rational : adj realistic; of sound mind
  • As in reflective : adj thoughtful
  • As in sedate : adj calm, collected
  • As in serious : adj somber, humorless
  • As in slow : adj unhurried, lazy
  • As in solemn : adj quiet, serious
  • As in stately : adj dignified, impressive
  • As in strategic : adj clever, calculated
  • As in studied : adj intentional
  • As in tactical : adj strategic
  • As in thoughtful : adj caring, mindful
  • As in undivided : adj whole
  • As in unflappable : adj cool and calm
  • As in voluntary : adj willing
  • As in willful : adj voluntary
  • As in willing : adj agreeable, ready
  • As in calculated : adj deliberately planned
  • As in methodical : adj organized
  • As in measured : adj steady
  • As in unhurried : adj leisurely
  • As in careful : adj cautious; painstaking
  • As in measured : adj calculated
  • As in circumspect : adj cautious, discreet
  • As in methodic : adj methodical
  • As in slow-footed : adj slow
  • As in slow-going : adj slow
  • As in slow-paced : adj slow
  • As in sobersided : adj serious
  • As in systematical : adj methodical
  • As in uncompelled : adj voluntary
  • As in unforced : adj voluntary
  • As in conscious : adj intentional
  • As in cool : adj calm, collected
  • As in decided : adj determined, strong-willed
  • As in deliberate : adj intentional
  • As in dilatory : adj procrastinating
  • As in express : adj certain, precise
  • As in meditate : verb contemplate
  • As in mull : verb think about seriously
  • As in muse : verb think about, dream
  • As in pause : verb wait, delay
  • As in ponder : verb think about seriously
  • As in rationalize : verb make excuse; justify
  • As in reason : verb mentally analyze
  • As in reflect : verb think about
  • As in revolve : verb think about
  • As in balance : verb compare
  • As in ruminate : verb think about seriously
  • As in sit : verb hold a meeting
  • As in speculate : verb think about deeply and theorize
  • As in study : verb examine, analyze
  • As in talk : verb discuss with another
  • As in think : verb contemplate
  • As in treat : verb be concerned with; discuss
  • As in turn over : verb think about seriously
  • As in ventilate : verb air out; make known
  • As in waver : verb shift back and forth; be indecisive
  • As in weigh : verb consider, contemplate
  • As in brainstorm : verb problem-solve
  • As in brood : verb agonize over
  • As in philosophize : verb ponder
  • As in bethink : verb consider
  • As in cerebrate : verb think
  • As in chew : verb think about deeply
  • As in hypothesize : verb speculate
  • As in ratiocinate : verb think
  • As in cogitate : verb think deeply about
  • As in consider : verb turn over in one's mind
  • As in consult : verb ask, confer
  • As in contemplate : verb think about seriously; plan
  • As in debate : verb argue, discuss
  • As in deliberate : verb think about seriously; discuss
  • As in digest : verb come to understand
  • As in discuss : verb talk over with another
  • As in entertain : verb think about seriously
  • As in excogitate : verb think about seriously

Synonyms for de-liberate

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