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deliberate on
/dɪˈlɪbərət ɒn/
to discuss or consider carefully
The committee will deliberate on the proposed changes before making a decision.
The committee will discuss and carefully consider the proposed changes before deciding.
formal
to discuss or consider something carefully, often in a formal or group setting
The jury deliberated on the evidence for hours before reaching a verdict.
The jury discussed and considered the evidence for hours before deciding on a verdict.
We need to deliberate on the budget before finalizing it.
We need to carefully discuss and consider the budget before finalizing it.
Often used in formal or official contexts, such as in legal, political, or organizational settings.
Collocations
deliberate on a decisionto carefully consider a decisiondeliberate on a proposalto discuss and evaluate a proposal
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Pro Tip
Formal Usage
Use 'deliberate on' in formal or official contexts, such as in legal, political, or business settings.
Gold Rule
Subject Clarity
Always specify the subject of deliberation (e.g., 'deliberate on the proposal').
Word Origin
From the verb 'deliberate' (from Latin 'deliberare', meaning 'to weigh carefully') combined with the preposition 'on' to indicate the subject of consideration.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal contexts, such as in legal, political, or business settings, where careful consideration is required.
Word Breakdown
deliberate
to consider or discuss carefully
verbon
indicates the subject of consideration
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