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thoughtfully pick

[ˈθɔːtfəli pɪk]
verb phrase
escolher cuidadosamente
1. to select something with careful consideration and deliberation
She thoughtfully picked the ripest strawberries from the basket.
Ela escolheu cuidadosamente os morangos mais maduros da cesta.
2. to choose with mindfulness and attention to detail
He thoughtfully picked his words during the delicate conversation.
Ele escolheu suas palavras cuidadosamente durante a conversa delicada.
Synonyms
carefully selectdeliberately choosemindfully pickjudiciously selectconscientiously pick
Antonyms
hastily grabrandomly pickcarelessly choosethoughtlessly select

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolher cuidadosamente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
escolher com cuidado
Alternative phrasing common in São Paulo region
Portugal
escolher atentamente
Preferred phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pick and choose
hand-pick
cherry-pick
choose carefully
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