deliberate
adjective
carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional.
deliberated
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past participleof deliberate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof deliberate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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The prosecution rested, and the jury deliberated for five hours.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
“We deliberated carefully over those allegations, and so I would say I disagree with the way or the light in which Mr. Edwards paints his actions,” Guest said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Nonetheless, a jury deliberated for five days and ultimately found Miles guilty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
After a three-week trial in June, the jury in Los Angeles deliberated for two days before declaring itself deadlocked on the original charges.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
I deliberated where I stood, wanting to return to him badly, but afraid I might have morning breath.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
