Deliberate on Meaning in English
expression
dɪˈɫɪbɝˌeɪt/, /dɪˈɫɪbɝət/, /dɪˈɫɪbɹət/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
dih-LIB-uh-rayt on, dih-LIB-er-it on
dɪˈlɪbərət/ (adj., v.), /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ (v.) /ˈɒn
dih-LIB-uh-rayt on, dih-LIB-er-it on
Definition
To think about or discuss something carefully and seriously, usually before making an important decision.
Usage & Nuances
Formal register; usually used in business, legal, or official settings. Commonly followed by 'the issue', 'the proposal', or similar nouns. Don't confuse with 'deliberate' as an adjective (meaning intentional). Emphasizes thoughtful, slow consideration.
Spanish: deliberar sobre - considerar detenidamentePortuguese (BR): deliberar sobre - refletir sobrePortuguese (PT): deliberar sobre - refletir sobreChinese (Simplified): 仔细讨论 - 慎重考虑Chinese (Traditional): 仔細討論 - 慎重考慮Hindi: पर विचार करनाArabic: يَتَأمَّل في - يُناقِش بِتَأَنٍBengali: বিবেচনা করা - গভীরভাবে চিন্তা করাRussian: обсуждать - обдумыватьJapanese: 慎重に検討する - 熟考するVietnamese: cân nhắc về - suy xét kỹKorean: 숙고하다 - 심사숙고하다Turkish: üzerinde düşünmek - tartışmakUrdu: غور کرناIndonesian: mempertimbangkan - berdiskusi tentang
Example Sentences
The committee will deliberate on the proposal tomorrow.
basic
We need to deliberate on the best course of action.
basic
They deliberated on the new policy for several hours.
basic
The board is still deliberating on whether to approve the merger.
natural
We spent most of the meeting deliberating on that single question.
natural
Let’s deliberate on it overnight and decide tomorrow.
natural