Deliberated
/dɪˈlɪb.əˌreɪ.tɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of deliberate; to have carefully considered or discussed a matter, especially in a judicial or formal setting.
The jury deliberated for three hours before reaching a verdict.
Forms
- deliberate
- deliberating
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Commentary
Used primarily in judicial contexts to describe careful consideration before decision-making; as a past tense form, it directs to the base verb 'deliberate' for substantive definitions.
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