deliberate

Universal Words adjective, verb adjective 1 done on purpose rather than by accident SYNPLANNED: a deliberate act of vandalism * The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government. 2 (of a movement or an action) done slowly and carefully: She spoke in a slow and deliberate way. verb to think very carefully about sth, usually before making a decision: [V] The jury deliberated for five days before finding him guilty. * They deliberated on whether to continue with the talks. [also Vwh-] \