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deliberate thoughtfully

[dɪˈlɪbəreɪt ˈθɔːtfəli]
verb phrase
deliberar cuidadosamente
1. to think about something carefully and seriously; to consider all aspects of a matter with full attention
The jury will deliberate thoughtfully before reaching a verdict.
O júri deliberará cuidadosamente antes de chegar a um veredicto.
2. to discuss and consider something in a thorough and mindful way
The committee deliberated thoughtfully on the budget proposal.
A comissão deliberou cuidadosamente sobre a proposta orçamentária.
Synonyms
consider carefullyponder thoroughlyreflect deeplymeditate onweigh all options
Antonyms
decide hastilyact impulsivelyrush judgmentdismiss carelessly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deliberar com cuidado
most common form in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
deliberar atentamente
slightly more formal in European Portuguese
São Paulo
pensar bem a respeito de
more colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

take time to think
weigh the pros and cons
give something serious consideration
put on one's thinking cap
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