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deliberated

VERB

think about seriously; discuss

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consider consult contemplate mull over ponder reflect weigh

STRONG

argue cerebrate cogitate debate excogitate judge meditate muse reason revolve roll ruminate speculate study

WEAK

bat it around chew over hammer away at kick around knock around pour it on put on thinking cap rack brains run up a flagpole stew over sweat over talk over turn over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discard disregard forget ignore neglect

STRONG

abstain agree go along

Example Sentences

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Congress had deliberated for weeks before a majority in favor of independence became a unanimous vote, setting the stage for the next step.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The nine-person panel in the blockbuster trial deliberated for less than two hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The jury deliberated the case for about three hours before reaching its verdict on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Jurors deliberated for a little under an hour before convicting Byers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

He deliberated for a moment as we walked.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer