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deliberate

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "deliberate" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

4 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
4syllables

deliberate

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deliberate is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, deliberate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdeliberate

1verb
  • To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

    Example: "It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant."

  • To consider the reasons for and against anything; to reflect.
1adjective
  • Done on purpose; intentional.

    Example: "Tripping me was deliberate action."

  • Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.

    Example: "The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict."

  • Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

    Synonyms: careful, cautious, "well-advised"

    Example: "a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result"

  • Not hasty or sudden; slow.
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