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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deliberated

The jury which condemned Patterson to prison were supposed to be isolated - sheltered from the frenzy surrounding the case while they deliberated.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

But the 51-year-old says she did not receive a fair trial, citing problems with evidence, the actions of the prosecution, and an unusual mishap with the jury while they deliberated on their verdicts.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

“Given the length of this trial, they haven’t deliberated for an inordinate amount of time at this point,” Williams argued.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

After a three-week trial, the jury in Los Angeles deliberated for two days before declaring itself deadlocked.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

For a split second that seemed much longer than it really was, Carlisle deliberated.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer