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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

at the present time; in these times
in a way that relates to the individual personally
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner
used to emphasize a statement or description
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something

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