Definition of Deliberate

Adjective: deliberate

Carefully thought out in advance
"a deliberate insult";
- calculated, measured
Unhurried and with care and dignity
"with all deliberate speed";
- careful, measured
Characterized by conscious design or purpose
"deliberate damage";
- intentional, knowing

Verb: deliberate

Think about carefully; weigh
"They deliberated the possibility of a strike";
- consider, debate, moot, turn over
Discuss the pros and cons of an issue
- debate