deliberately

[dih-lib-er-it-lee] / dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt li /

ADVERB

intentionally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consciously knowingly pointedly purposely studiously voluntarily willfully

STRONG

advisedly

WEAK

after consideration apurpose by design calculatingly designed determinedly emphatically freely in cold blood independently meaningfully on purpose premeditatively prepensely purposively resolutely to that end with a view to with eyes wide open with malice aforethought without qualms wittingly

Antonyms

WEAK

indetermindedly unintentionally unwittingly

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The US secretary of state told reporters on Monday that the US "would not deliberately target a school" but that the department of defence was investigating "if that was our strike".

From BBC

"The US would not deliberately target a school," Rubio said in response.

From BBC

Some also suggest Putin is deliberately staying out of the conflict, apart from calling Gulf leaders to offer Russia's services as a mediator with Iran.

From BBC

Rembrandt deliberately chose the decisive moment, just before Gabriel reveals his true identity.

From BBC

Does Mr. Paxton’s baggage—my deliberately foggy term—bother his fans?

From The Wall Street Journal

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