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decide deliberately

[dɪˈsaɪd dɪˈlɪbərətli]
verb phrase
decidir deliberadamente
1. to make a conscious, intentional choice after careful consideration
She decided deliberately to change careers rather than staying in her current job.
Ela decidiu deliberadamente mudar de carreira em vez de permanecer em seu emprego atual.
2. to resolve or determine something on purpose with full awareness
They decided deliberately to postpone the project until next quarter.
Eles decidiram deliberadamente adiar o projeto até o próximo trimestre.
Synonyms
choose intentionallyresolve consciouslydetermine purposefullymake a deliberate choice
Antonyms
decide hastilydecide impulsivelydecide accidentallyhappen by chance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decidir deliberadamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
decidir deliberadamente
formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
decidir deliberadamente
common in both formal and informal speech
Portugal
decidir deliberadamente
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

make up one's mind
take a conscious decision
arrive at a decision
make a deliberate choice
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