deliberate

Related to deliberate: deliberate intent

deliberate about (someone or something)

To consider, discuss, or confer about someone or something, often for a lengthy period of time. This is a big decision, so I need some more time to deliberate about it, all right?
See also: deliberate

deliberate on (someone or something)

To consider, discuss, or confer about someone or something, often for a lengthy period of time. This is a big decision, so I need some more time to deliberate on it, all right? We deliberated on all the applicants, eventually coming to a unanimous decision about whom we should hire.
See also: deliberate, on

deliberate over (someone or something)

To consider, discuss, or confer about someone or something, often for a lengthy period of time. This is a big decision, so I need some more time to deliberate over it with my family, all right?
See also: deliberate, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

deliberate about someone or something

 and deliberate on someone or something
to think about someone or something; to consider what to do about someone or something. How long do you intend to deliberate about Carol? We will deliberate about this matter as long as it takes to do it right. Let's deliberate on this for a while.
See also: deliberate

deliberate over someone or something

to discuss and argue about someone or something. We will deliberate over this question tomorrow. We have been deliberating over Karen long enough.
See also: deliberate, over
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • any time
  • anytime
  • ahead of (someone's or something's) time
  • ahead of your/its time
  • any time means no time
  • an open invitation
  • be in time (with someone or something)
  • be joined at the hip
  • (it's) (a)bout time
  • about time
References in periodicals archive
Four deliberate fires in the neighbourhood were classed as "more serious".
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One deliberate fire in the neighbourhood was classed as "more serious".
Firestarters put in a hot spotlight; teams 13th in table of deliberate fires in england
Out of the 193 deliberate fires in the neighbourhood west of Sutton Coldfield, 13 took place in 2017-18.
Worst arson spot in city is revealed; CRIME
He said: "Deliberate fires are a real challenge for us.
REVEALED: The North East neighbourhood that is one of England's worst arson hotspots; Police warn that action WILL be taken against those caught setting fires
The area between Bootle and Vauxhall saw 378 deliberate fires between April, 2010, and March last year - the fifth highest of any neighbourhood.
Revealed: City's top arson pest 'hot-spot'
Criminal case has been launched under Article 120.1 (deliberate murder) of the Criminal Code at the Prosecutor' Office of Sumgayit on the deliberate murder of Bislan Bakayev, who lived in a rented apartment in the settlement of H.Z.
Man who killed Russian citizen arrested in Sumgayit - Official
Nashville, TN, July 17, 2019 --(PR.com)-- From the noted Media Personality and Spiritual Coach, (Rev) Deborah Bishop comes her latest episode of "Deliberate Minute" exploring the much taboo'd topic of Self Fulfillment.
Exploring the Taboo of Self Fulfillment
A huge rise in the number of deliberate fires set across the north-east last year was due in large part to prolonged dry spells which created tinderbox conditions across the region, a fire chief has said.
Number of deliberate blazes across north-east has soared; FIRE REPORT
Not only did they have to tackle the largest amount of small fires but six of them were classed as deliberate arson attacks - again the most recorded in the county for the five day period.
Borough has most arson attacks in the county
Firefighters were called to deal with more than 200 deliberate fires in North Lanarkshire in just two months.
More than 200 deliberate fires in two months
For the same twomonth period in 2016, fire crews tackled 415 deliberate fires while in 2015 it was over 450.
Deliberate fires concern
Fire crews are being called out to fewer deliberate fires across Renfrewshire, according to new figures Scottish Fire and Rescue Service bosses say the number of suspicious blazes was down nearly 40 per cent in the last quarter in 2018.
Report shows a 40 per cent fall in suspicious blazes
EMERGENCY services bosses have warned about the consequences of setting fires after shocking new figures revealed a spike in deliberate blazes.
Firefighters faced with a surge in deliberate blazes
FIREFIGHTERS in Greater Manchester were called out to nearly 20 deliberate outdoor fires a day last year - and the number is on the rise.
Deliberate fires are on the increase; six per cent rise in outdoor blazes recorded in 12 months
This deliberate action has sent a strong message to the world that truly a nation cannot succeed when it leaves half of its population behind.
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