deliberating

de·lib·er·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [adjective dih-lib-er-it; verb dih-lib-uh-reyt]
- /adjective dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; verb dɪˈlɪb əˌreɪt/
- /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [adjective dih-lib-er-it; verb dih-lib-uh-reyt]
- /adjective dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; verb dɪˈlɪb əˌreɪt/

Definitions of deliberating word

adjective deliberating carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie. 1
adjective deliberating characterized by deliberation or cautious consideration; careful or slow in deciding: Moving away from the city and all its advantages required a deliberate decision. 1
adjective deliberating leisurely and steady in movement or action; slow and even; unhurried: moving with a deliberate step. 1
verb with object deliberating to weigh in the mind; consider: to deliberate a question. 1
verb without object deliberating to think carefully or attentively; reflect: She deliberated for a long time before giving her decision. 1
verb without object deliberating to consult or confer formally: The jury deliberated for three hours. 1

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Origin of deliberating

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin dēlīberātus (past participle of dēlīberāre to consider), equivalent to dē- de- + līber(āre) to balance, weigh (derivative of lībra balance, scales) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Deliberating

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deliberating popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for deliberating

noun deliberating

conception — A conception of something is an idea that you have of it in your mind.
intellection — the action or process of understanding; the exercise of the intellect; reasoning.
apperception — the attainment of full awareness of a sensation or idea

adjective deliberating

thinking — of or relating to thinking or thought.
conferring — to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.

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