1. thought about something carefully and thoroughly before making a decision
Usage: past tense of deliberate
2. discussed something formally as a group to reach a decision
Usage: often used in legal or formal contexts

Examples

• The jury deliberated for three hours before reaching a verdict.
• She deliberated carefully before accepting the job offer.
• The committee deliberated on the new policy proposal.
• He deliberated over which college to attend.
• The board deliberated behind closed doors.
• They deliberated the pros and cons of each option.
• After much thought, she deliberated that moving was the right choice.