deliberate

/di-ˈli-bə-ˌrāt/

verb

  1. to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully

  2. to think about deliberately and often with formal discussion before reaching a decision

The jury deliberated for several days before reaching a verdict.

think cogitate reflect reason speculate deliberate mean to use one's powers of conception, judgment, or inference. think is general and may apply to any mental activity, but used alone often suggests attainment of clear ideas or conclusions. cogitate implies deep or intent thinking.

adjective

  1. characterized by or resulting from careful and thorough consideration

  2. characterized by awareness of the consequences

  3. slow, unhurried, and steady as though allowing time for decision on each individual action involved

a deliberate decision

voluntary intentional deliberate willing mean done or brought about of one's own will. voluntary implies freedom and spontaneity of choice or action without external compulsion. intentional stresses an awareness of an end to be achieved.