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deliberating
[/dɪˈlɪbəreɪtɪŋ/]
verb (present participle)
deliberando
1.
engaging in long and careful consideration of something
The jury is deliberating on the verdict.
O júri está deliberando sobre o veredito.
2.
discussing or debating a matter thoroughly before reaching a decision
They were deliberating about the best course of action.
Eles estavam deliberando sobre o melhor curso de ação.
3.
thinking carefully and weighing options
He sat deliberating on whether to accept the job offer.
Ele ficou deliberando se deveria aceitar a oferta de emprego.
Synonyms
considering
contemplating
pondering
reflecting
debating
discussing
thinking over
Antonyms
deciding hastily
rushing
concluding quickly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
deliberando
Most common usage in everyday and formal contexts
São Paulo
deliberando
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
deliberando
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
deliberando
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
take time deliberating
deliberate carefully
deliberate over something
take into deliberation
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