deliberated

Definitions

Engaged in long and careful consideration.

Discussed or examined a subject in detail, typically in a formal or legal context.

Examples

The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous verdict.

The committee deliberated on the proposal for weeks before finally deciding to approve it.

Synonyms

contemplated pondered considered meditated mused reflected weighed

Antonyms

ignored disregarded rushed acted impulsively neglected overlooked dismissed