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select deliberately

[sɪˈlekt dɪˈlɪbərətli]
verb phrase
selecionar deliberadamente
1. to choose something carefully and intentionally after careful consideration
The committee will select deliberately from among the qualified candidates.
O comitê selecionará deliberadamente entre os candidatos qualificados.
2. to pick something with purpose and conscious awareness
She selected deliberately the most appropriate solution for the problem.
Ela selecionou deliberadamente a solução mais apropriada para o problema.
Synonyms
choose carefullypick intentionallyselect consciouslyopt deliberatelychoose with purpose
Antonyms
select randomlychoose hastilypick carelesslyselect accidentally

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
selecionar deliberadamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
escolher propositalmente
alternative common phrasing in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
selecionar com propósito
variation used in Rio de Janeiro area
Portugal
selecionar deliberadamente
same as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

pick and choose
hand-pick
cherry-pick
select with a fine-tooth comb
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