
Deliberate
Intent Matters
Use 'deliberate' to express a conscious choice or decision someone makes.

His silence was a deliberate way to express discontent.
Contrast with Accidental
'Deliberate' is the opposite of 'accidental' or 'inadvertent' in actions.

She didn’t accidentally ignore him; it was a deliberate act.
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.
Compare with
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