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deliberate

Meaning

Done with conscious intention and full consideration; performed with careful thought and planning.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

Before making their choice, the group had to deliberate. No one made a quick decision. They sat around the table and spoke carefully about every option. Some people were nervous, but everyone knew they had to think about the issues with care before choosing what to do.

The team had to *deliberate* for hours. They thought about every choice, every possible problem. It was a hard decision, and they needed to be sure before they moved forward.

During the team meeting, Sarah wanted to slow down the conversation. She raised her hand and asked everyone to deliberate on the project details carefully before making a final choice. The room fell quiet as people started looking closely at the numbers and potential outcomes.

When our cat wanted to take over the dog’s bed, she gathered her fluffy council to deliberate. For hours, they sat in a serious circle, pausing only for snacks and dramatic meows, carefully discussing if stealing the bed was worth enduring the dog’s dreadful morning breath.

Harold paused, his face a mask of deep thought. He needed to *deliberate* the best way to sneak an extra cookie without his wife noticing. Should he employ a ninja-like stealth approach, or perhaps a cunning diversion involving a rogue squirrel? The fate of dessert hung in the balance.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

After much deliberation, Sarah finally made a deliberate decision to quit her job and pursue her passion for painting full-time. She had spent weeks carefully considering her options and weighing the pros and cons before reaching this deliberate conclusion.

During the town hall meeting, the council members engaged in a deliberate discussion about the proposed budget. They carefully considered each item, weighing the potential benefits against possible drawbacks. The residents appreciated the council's thoughtful approach, knowing that their decisions were being made after much deliberation.

The old house creaked and groaned as Sarah cautiously made her way through the dark hallway. The shadows seemed to move and whisper around her, sending shivers down her spine. Suddenly, she heard a deliberate scraping sound coming from the room at the end of the hall. Her heart pounded in her chest as she inched closer, the floorboards creaking beneath her feet. With each deliberate step, she could feel a sense of dread creeping over her, knowing that whatever was making that sound was not of this world. She had to think carefully about her next move.

In the silence of the flickering light, the doctor spoke. His voice, even and deliberate, carrying a terrible weight. "The damage is extensive. The bone was shattered beyond repair. She will never walk again." His words cut through the air like a knife, etching the grim reality into their souls.

The wizard's eyes narrowed as he studied the ancient tome in front of him. His brow furrowed in concentration as he deliberated over the spell he was about to cast. With a deliberate flick of his wand, he chanted the incantation, the words flowing smoothly from his lips. The air around him crackled with energy as the spell took hold, causing the room to fill with a warm, golden light. The wizard smiled in satisfaction, knowing that his careful deliberation had paid off. The spell was a success, and he had unlocked the secrets of the ancient text.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

Before making their final choice, the committee began to deliberate. Each member shared their opinion and listened to others, wanting to be fair and careful. They knew that to deliberate in this way could help them make the best decision for everyone involved.

She sat by the window, the weight of the decision pressing down. To accept the promotion meant leaving everything familiar behind. She had to carefully think about the implications, to deliberate over every possible outcome before committing to such a significant change.

The team huddled around the conference table, taking time to deliberate each proposal carefully. Their project's success hinged on making the right choice, and no one wanted to rush. Sarah leaned forward, listening intently as her colleagues weighed the potential outcomes.

Before deciding if he should wear socks with sandals to his cousin’s wedding, Jeremy chose to deliberate with his pet goldfish, Steven. After ten minutes of thoughtful silence—Steven nodded twice—Jeremy concluded that even goldfish know some fashion choices demand careful discussion.

Before embarking on their quest to find the legendary Golden Spork, the knights had to deliberate over the most critical of questions: pineapple on pizza. Sir Reginald, a staunch traditionalist, argued vehemently against it, while Sir Reginald the Younger proposed a daring, cheese-laden compromise.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

Before announcing their final verdict, the committee chose to deliberate throughout the night, weighing each nuance of the evidence. The judges understood that only by taking time to discuss and analyze every aspect could they arrive at an equitable resolution to the contentious dispute.

After the unexpected calamity, the council members had to deliberate extensively. Their brows were furrowed with the gravity of the situation as they meticulously considered every available recourse, their hushed tones reflecting the profound implications of their eventual pronouncements.

The team huddled in the conference room, determined to resolve the impending crisis. They needed to deliberate carefully, weighing each potential strategy with precision and thoughtful analysis. Every word mattered as they sought the most prudent solution to their complex challenge.

Before he could decide whether to don his polka-dotted suit to Aunt Gertrude’s soiree, Harold had to deliberate, weighing the potential for sartorial catastrophe against the slim chance of applause. After considerable mulling, he concluded the world was not yet ready for such dazzling gallantry.

The committee, comprised of exceptionally perspicacious individuals, would deliberate for eons, weighing the existential ramifications of choosing the "extra crispy" or "regular" setting on the office toaster. Their protracted cogitations, while perhaps bordering on the ostentatious, were ultimately deemed vital for the harmonious functioning of interdepartmental snack procurement.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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