Simple meaning
What does Deliberate mean?
done on purpose.
Dictionary definition
done on purpose after careful thought.
Example sentences
Deliberate in a sentence
easy
The class used deliberate to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more deliberate.
hard
During group work, students explained how deliberate changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
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similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
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opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Deliberate word family
Base word
deliberate
adjective
deliberate
Base form.
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What does deliberate mean?
Deliberate means done on purpose.
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