Deliberate
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Intent Matters
Use 'deliberate' to express a conscious choice or decision someone makes. His silence was a deliberate way to express discontent.
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Contrast with Accidental
'Deliberate' is the opposite of 'accidental' or 'inadvertent' in actions. She didn’t accidentally ignore him; it was a deliberate act.
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Conveys Intention
The word hints at putting thought into an action beforehand. Placing the vase at the edge was a deliberate choice to draw attention.