Word: deliberate (adjective)

Associations

"Deliberate" means something that is done on purpose or with careful thought. It suggests that an action is not accidental but is planned and considered.

• Example 1: "She made a deliberate choice to study abroad." (Here, it shows that her decision was intentional and well thought out.)
• Example 2: "His deliberate movements during the presentation captured everyone's attention." (This implies that he was careful and intentional in how he moved.)
• Example 3: "The committee took a deliberate approach to solving the issue." (This means they were careful and thoughtful in their decision-making process.)

A common synonym is "intentional." The main difference is that "deliberate" often implies a careful consideration and planning, while "intentional" simply means it was done on purpose without necessarily indicating the level of thought involved.

Substitution

You could use words like "planned," "calculated," or "premeditated" in place of "deliberate."

• "Planned" suggests that something was organized ahead of time.
• "Calculated" implies a careful consideration of the outcomes.
• "Premeditated" usually refers to actions that were thought out before committing a crime.

Deconstruction

The word "deliberate" comes from the Latin root "deliberare," which means "to weigh carefully." It has the prefix "de-" meaning "down" and the root "liberare," meaning "to free." This suggests the idea of weighing options carefully before making a decision.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you made a deliberate choice? What factors did you consider?
• How do you feel about making deliberate decisions versus spontaneous ones? Which do you prefer and why?
• In what situations do you think being deliberate is more important?