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answer wisely

[/ˈæn.sər ˈwaɪz.li/]
verb phrase
responder com sabedoria
1. to respond to a question or situation in a thoughtful, intelligent, and judicious manner
When asked about the controversial topic, she chose to answer wisely by considering multiple perspectives.
Quando perguntada sobre o tópico controverso, ela optou por responder com sabedoria considerando múltiplas perspectivas.
2. to give a measured and prudent response rather than an impulsive one
The counselor advised the student to answer wisely during the interview.
O conselheiro aconselhou o aluno a responder com sabedoria durante a entrevista.
Synonyms
answer thoughtfullyrespond prudentlyreply judiciouslyanswer carefully
Antonyms
answer hastilyrespond impulsivelyreply carelesslyanswer recklessly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responder com sabedoria
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
responder sabiamente
Alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese
São Paulo
responder com inteligência
Sometimes used as variation emphasizing intelligence

Related Idioms & Phrases

think before you speak
measure twice, cut once
look before you leap
give a measured response
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