C2verbformallawpolitics
US/dɪˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/
UK/dɪˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/
to think about or discuss something carefully and for a long time before deciding
In context
The jury deliberated for three days before reaching a verdict.
She deliberated over the job offer for a week and finally said yes.
The committee will deliberate on the proposal at its next meeting.
Words that go with deliberate
verb + preposition
- deliberate overWe deliberated over the menu for ages.
- deliberate onThe judges will deliberate on the case tomorrow.
- deliberate aboutThey deliberated about whether to sell the house.
- deliberate for hoursThe panel deliberated for hours before choosing the winner.
verb + adverb
- deliberate carefullyVoters should deliberate carefully before choosing.