deliberates

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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And so, I think there has to be both a change to the way the Senate deliberates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The Fed is considering this scenario as it deliberates the future of monetary policy.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

But during this process, as Cannon deliberates on the matter, the witnesses are apparently sweating this out and feeling immense pressure.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2024

It meets and deliberates in person —not via Zoom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2023

The House virtually both deliberates and legislates in small sections.

From Congressional Government A Study in American Politics by Wilson, Woodrow