deliberated

VERB

think about seriously; discuss

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consider consult contemplate mull over ponder reflect weigh

STRONG

argue cerebrate cogitate debate excogitate judge meditate muse reason revolve roll ruminate speculate study

WEAK

bat it around chew over hammer away at kick around knock around pour it on put on thinking cap rack brains run up a flagpole stew over sweat over talk over turn over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discard disregard forget ignore neglect

STRONG

abstain agree go along

Example Sentences

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deliberated

On Tuesday, the jury deliberated for more than four hours before finding Khan guilty, but cleared Chowdhury.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

The jury was sent out on Tuesday, they deliberated for around six hours and reached a verdict on Wednesday afternoon.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

The Chicago jury, which deliberated from around two hours, found that "the total amount of damages suffered by Plaintiff is $49.5 million", according to documents.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

After six days of testimony and evidence, the jury deliberated for less than two hours before coming back with the verdict.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026

I deliberated where I stood, wanting to return to him badly, but afraid I might have morning breath.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer