deliberate
/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət/verb
To think about something carefully and weigh it up before deciding.
Example sentences
- “The jury deliberated for two days before reaching a verdict.”
- “Take some time to deliberate before you accept the offer.”
The adjective, duh-LIB-er-ut, means intentional or unhurried; the verb, duh-LIB-er-ate, is this careful weighing. The endings sound different.