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pick deliberately
[pɪk dɪˈlɪbərətli]
verb phrase
escolher deliberadamente
1.
To select or choose something intentionally and with careful consideration
She picked deliberately among the options presented to her.
Ela escolheu deliberadamente entre as opções apresentadas a ela.
2.
To select something with purpose and forethought rather than by chance
He picked deliberately from the menu, avoiding anything too spicy.
Ele escolheu deliberadamente no cardápio, evitando algo muito picante.
Synonyms
choose carefully
select intentionally
pick consciously
select with purpose
Antonyms
pick randomly
choose haphazardly
select by chance
pick carelessly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escolher deliberadamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
escolher com propósito
Alternative phrasing more common in spoken Portuguese
São Paulo
selecionar intencionalmente
More formal business context usage
Portugal
escolher propositadamente
Preferred form in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
pick and choose
have one's pick
the pick of the litter
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