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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

While the jury deliberates Majors' fate, the actor faces up to a year in jail if he is convicted of all four charges.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2023

It meets and deliberates in person —not via Zoom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2023

The Assembly, representing the will of the people, deliberates and resolves as one would treat oneʼs own affairs in private life, and thus constitutes the legislative power of the Archipelago.

From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John