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deliberately
[ dih-lib-er-it-lee ]
adverb
- on purpose; with clear intent:
Is this just bad journalism, or an attempt to deliberately mislead the public?
- with careful thought or consideration:
The board is committed to moving deliberately on this important initiative.
- in a calm and unhurried way:
He was careful to move slowly and deliberately so as not to scare them off.
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz····ٱ· adverb
- ·····ٱ· adverb
- ····ٱ· adverb
- ܲ·-···ٱ· adverb
- ܲ····ٱ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of deliberately1
Example Sentences
The band said that "an extract of footage, deliberately taken out of all context, is now being exploited and weaponised, as if it were a call to action".
They added that "an extract of footage, deliberately taken out of all context, is now being exploited and weaponised, as if it were a call to action".
He said Israel was seeking "deliberately to deprive the population in Gaza" to ensure it has "no way to survive" and that people were "trapped between death and displacement".
Most fires are deliberately or accidentally started by humans, but favourable weather conditions can make it much easier for fires to ignite and spread quickly.
His grand denouement is meant to be a catharsis for a deliberately corrective slice of emotional history.
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