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consciously pick
[ˈkɒnʃəsli pɪk]
verb phrase
escolher conscientemente
1.
to deliberately and intentionally select something with full awareness and deliberation
She consciously picked the red dress over the blue one because it matched her shoes.
Ela escolheu conscientemente o vestido vermelho em vez do azul porque combinava com seus sapatos.
2.
to make a deliberate choice after careful consideration
He consciously picked his words carefully during the difficult conversation.
Ele escolheu conscientemente suas palavras cuidadosamente durante a conversa difícil.
Synonyms
deliberately choose
intentionally select
carefully pick
mindfully choose
knowingly select
Antonyms
randomly pick
unconsciously choose
accidentally select
haphazardly pick
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escolher conscientemente
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
escolher conscientemente
same as standard Portuguese
São Paulo
escolher de propósito
alternative colloquial form
Related Idioms & Phrases
pick and choose
hand-pick
cherry-pick
make a conscious decision
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