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deliberately

adverb
dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
intentionally; on purpose; with careful consideration
Done on purpose; intentionally.

Example Sentences

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

He deliberately chose not to answer the question.

She deliberately ignored his question.

Synonyms

intentionally, purposefully, consciously, knowingly, willfully, calculatedly, purposely
Entry 1
intentionally, purposefully, consciously, knowingly, willfully, calculatedly
Entry 2
intentionally, purposely, consciously
Entry 3
intentionally, purposely, knowingly, consciously

Antonyms

accidentally, unintentionally, inadvertently, unknowingly, spontaneously, randomly, carelessly
Entry 1
accidentally, unintentionally, inadvertently, unknowingly, spontaneously, randomly
Entry 2
accidentally, unintentionally, carelessly
Entry 3
accidentally, unintentionally, randomly

Collocations

deliberately avoid, deliberately choose, deliberately ignore, deliberately delay, act deliberately
Entry 2
deliberately avoid, deliberately choose, deliberately ignore
Entry 3
deliberately avoid, deliberately delay, act deliberately

Related Vocabularies

in all places; wherever you go
in any case; regardless of other considerations
immediately after that; following that event
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
to a great extent or degree

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