To weigh in the mind; weigh the arguments or considerations for and against; think or reflect upon; consider.To think carefully or attentively; consider and examine the reasons for and against a proposition; estimate the weight or force of arguments, or the probable consequences of an action, in order to a choice or decision; reflect carefully upon what is to be done; consider.More loosely, to pause and consider; stop to reflect.Synonyms To ponder, cogitate, reflect, debate, think, meditate, ruminate, muse.Weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of an action; circumspect; careful and slow in deciding: applied to persons.Formed or done with careful consideration and full intention; well weighed or considered; not sudden or rash: applied to thoughts or acts: as, a deliberate opinion; a deliberate purpose; a deliberate falsehood.Characterized by slowness in decision or action; slow.Synonyms and Cautious, cool, wary, careful, thoughtful.