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Deliberately

dəˈlɪb(ə)rətli
Very common
~ 2800
~ 2800, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
intentionally or on purpose, in a careful and unhurried manner, with full awareness of the consequences

Deliberately - Meanings

intentionally or on purpose

Example: She deliberately ignored his calls.
Usage: formalContext: professional settings, academic writing
Note: Emphasizes a conscious decision or intention

in a careful and unhurried manner

Example: He spoke deliberately to ensure everyone understood.
Usage: formalContext: speeches, presentations
Note: Used to convey a sense of thoughtfulness and clarity

with full awareness of the consequences

Example: He deliberately chose to confront the issue head-on.
Usage: formalContext: serious discussions, decision-making
Note: Implies a thoughtful consideration of the implications

Deliberately's synonyms

purposefully

Purposefully means doing something with a clear purpose or goal in mind.
Example: He purposefully chose a quiet place to study for his exam.
Note: Similar to deliberately, but emphasizes the presence of a specific purpose or goal.

consciously

Consciously means being aware of and making a deliberate choice.
Example: She consciously avoided eating sweets to maintain a healthy diet.
Note: Similar to deliberately, but focuses on the awareness and mindfulness of the action.

Deliberately expressions, common phrases

on purpose

This phrase means intentionally or deliberately doing something for a specific reason or with a particular intention.
Example: He spilled his drink on purpose to get attention.
Note: It is a more informal way of expressing deliberate action.

with intent

This phrase indicates doing something deliberately or purposely, often with a specific goal in mind.
Example: The suspect entered the building with intent to steal valuable items.
Note: It emphasizes the premeditated nature of the action.

by design

This phrase suggests that something was planned or intended in a deliberate manner, rather than occurring randomly or unintentionally.
Example: The decision to cut costs was by design rather than by accident.
Note: It implies a thoughtful and strategic approach.

intentionally

This adverb indicates that something is done on purpose or deliberately, with full awareness of the consequences.
Example: She intentionally ignored his calls because she was upset.
Note: It straightforwardly expresses deliberate action.

purposely

This adverb denotes doing something with a specific purpose or aim, often implying a deliberate choice.
Example: He purposely arrived late to avoid the boring meeting.
Note: It emphasizes the intention behind the action.

deliberately

This adverb means consciously and intentionally, indicating a clear choice to act in a certain way.
Example: The student deliberately skipped the exam because he hadn't studied.
Note: It directly conveys the concept of intentional action.

by choice

This phrase suggests that an action was taken intentionally or deliberately out of free will, without coercion.
Example: She went to the party by choice, not because she was forced to.
Note: It emphasizes the voluntary nature of the decision.

willfully

This adverb indicates doing something intentionally or deliberately, often with a stubborn or defiant attitude.
Example: The driver willfully ignored the speed limit and got a ticket.
Note: It implies a strong determination or defiance in the deliberate action.

Deliberately - Examples

Deliberately lying to someone is not a good way to build trust.
She deliberately ignored his calls because she was angry with him.
The company deliberately misled customers about the quality of their products.

Deliberately grammar

Deliberately - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: deliberately
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): deliberately
Syllables, Separation and Stress
deliberately Contains 5 syllables: de • lib • er • ate • ly
Phonetic transcription: di-ˈli-bə-rət-lē
de lib er ate ly , di ˈli bə rət lē (The red syllable is stressed)

Deliberately - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
deliberately: ~ 2800 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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