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deliberate carefully

[/dɪˈlɪbəreɪt ˈkeərfəli/]
verb phrase
deliberar cuidadosamente
1. to think about or discuss something in a thorough and unhurried manner, with close attention to detail
The jury will deliberate carefully before reaching a verdict.
O júri deliberará cuidadosamente antes de chegar a um veredicto.
2. to consider all aspects of a matter with attentiveness and caution
She deliberated carefully about whether to accept the job offer.
Ela deliberou cuidadosamente sobre aceitar a oferta de emprego.
Synonyms
consider thoughtfullyponder carefullyweigh optionsreflect thoroughlyreason through
Antonyms
decide hastilyact impulsivelyrush to judgmentthink carelessly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deliberar cuidadosamente
Standard usage in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pensar bem direitinho
More colloquial variant
São Paulo
deliberar com cuidado
Common in business and legal contexts
Portugal
deliberar cautelosamente
Formal and literary preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

take time to think things through
weigh the pros and cons
sleep on it
give something serious thought
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