different between deliberate vs archrival

English

Etymology

From Latin deliberatus, past participle of delibero (“I consider, weigh well”), from de + *libero, libro (“I weigh”), from *libera, libra (“a balance”); see librate.

Pronunciation

• (adjective):
  • enPR: d?l?b??r?t, IPA^(key): /d??l?b???t/
  • (weak vowel merger) enPR: d?l?b??r?t, IPA^(key): /d??l?b???t/
• (verb):
  • enPR: d?l?b??r?t, IPA^(key): /d??l?b??e?t/
  • (weak vowel merger) enPR: d?l?b??r?t, IPA^(key): /d??l?b??e?t/
• Hyphenation: de?lib?er?ate

Adjective

deliberate (comparative more deliberate, superlative most deliberate)

1. Done on purpose; intentional.

   Synonyms: purposeful, volitional; see also Thesaurus:intentional

   Antonyms: unintentional, unwitting

2. Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.

   Synonyms: circumspect, thoughtful

3. Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

   Synonyms: careful, cautious, well-advised; see also Thesaurus:cautious
4. Not hasty or sudden; slow.

Translations

Verb

deliberate (third-person singular simple present deliberates, present participle deliberating, simple past and past participle deliberated)

1. (transitive) To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

   It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant.

2. (intransitive) To consider the reasons for and against anything; to reflect.

Translations

Related terms

• deliberation
• deliberative

Further reading

• deliberate in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• deliberate in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• deliberate at OneLook Dictionary Search

Italian

Verb

deliberate

1. second-person plural present and imperative of deliberare

Latin

Verb

d?l?ber?te

1. second-person plural present active imperative of d?l?ber?

References

• deliberate in Charles du Fresne du Cange’s Glossarium Mediæ et Infimæ Latinitatis (augmented edition, 1883–1887)

English

Alternative forms

• arch rival, arch-rival

Etymology

arch- +? rival

Noun

archrival (plural archrivals)

1. A chief rival.

   The New York Yankees are playing their archrival the Boston Red Sox tonight.

Usage notes

Generally applied only to rivals who have competed against each other for at least a few years.

Synonyms

• archcompetitor

Translations