deliberately
/dɪˈlɪbərətli/adverb
उच्चारण डिलिबरट्ली
जानबूझकर, इरादतन, सोच-समझकर
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done on purpose rather than by accident
जानबूझकर, इरादतन, सोच-समझकर
- He deliberately broke the window to get attention.
- The fire was started deliberately.
- I did not deliberately hide the letter from you.
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- The player deliberately kicked the ball out of the ground to waste time.
- Why would anyone deliberately spoil a public park?
Synonyms intentionally on purpose knowingly
Opposite accidentally unintentionally by chance
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slowly and carefully
धीरे-धीरे और सावधानी से
- She walked deliberately to the microphone and began to speak.
- He spoke deliberately, pausing after every sentence.
- The old priest climbed the steps slowly and deliberately.
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- She chose her words deliberately so that nobody would be hurt.
- He moved deliberately through the crowded market, careful not to drop the tray.
Synonyms carefully unhurriedly steadily
Opposite hastily hurriedly
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deliberately + verb
It means on purpose. It usually sits before the main verb or after an auxiliary.
इसका अर्थ जानबूझकर है; यह प्रायः मुख्य क्रिया से पहले या auxiliary के बाद आता है।
- He deliberately broke the glass.
- She had deliberately ignored the warning.
deliberately + adjective
It can modify an adjective to show the quality is intended.
यह विशेषण को modify करके दिखा सकता है कि गुण जान-बूझकर रखा गया है।
- The answer was deliberately vague.
- The rules are deliberately simple.
deliberately = slowly, carefully
In careful writing, it can mean unhurried and thoughtful.
सावधान लेखन में इसका अर्थ धीमे और सोच-समझकर चलना भी है।
- She walked deliberately to the stage.
deliberately vs accidentally
These are opposites. 'Accidentally' means by chance; 'deliberately' means by design.
ये विपरीत हैं। 'Accidentally' का अर्थ संयोग से और 'deliberately' का अर्थ योजना से है।
- I did not do it deliberately; I did it accidentally.
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deliberately + verb
ignoremisleadliedelayavoidprovoke
- The shopkeeper deliberately misled the customers.
deliberately + adjective
vagueslowprovocativeambiguousmisleading
- The notice was deliberately ambiguous.
not + deliberately
not done deliberatelyhardly deliberatelynever deliberately
- He never deliberately hurts anyone.
deliberately + past participle
deliberately damageddeliberately starteddeliberately keptdeliberately chosen
- The fire was deliberately started.
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- Radhika deliberately arrived early to get a front seat.
राधिका आगे की सीट पाने के लिए जानबूझकर जल्दी पहुँची।
- The batsman deliberately played a slow innings.
बल्लेबाज़ ने जानबूझकर धीमी पारी खेली।
- The clerk deliberately delayed the file.
क्लर्क ने जानबूझकर फ़ाइल रोके रखी।
- The poem is deliberately simple in language.
कविता की भाषा जान-बूझकर सरल रखी गई है।
- He spoke slowly and deliberately so that everyone could follow.
वह धीरे और सोच-समझकर बोला ताकि सब समझ सकें।
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✗ I broke the glass deliberate.
✓ I broke the glass deliberately.
An adverb is needed to modify 'broke'. 'Deliberate' is an adjective.
'Broke' को modify करने के लिए क्रियाविशेषण चाहिए; 'deliberate' विशेषण है।
✗ He did it purposely deliberately.
✓ He did it deliberately.
'Purposely' and 'deliberately' mean the same; using both is redundant.
'Purposely' और 'deliberately' का अर्थ एक ही है; दोनों साथ लगाना अनावश्यक है।
✗ She missed the bus deliberately by mistake.
✓ She missed the bus by mistake.
'Deliberately' and 'by mistake' contradict each other.
'Deliberately' और 'by mistake' एक-दूसरे के विरोधी हैं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Deliberately, intentionally and purposely all mean on purpose.
Deliberately, intentionally और purposely तीनों का अर्थ जानबूझकर है।
With full awareness, often after thought; also slowly and carefully.
पूरी जानकारी के साथ, प्रायः सोचकर; साथ ही धीरे और सावधानी से।
- He deliberately ignored the call.
As planned; stresses the aim.
योजना के अनुसार; उद्देश्य पर ज़ोर।
- She intentionally left early.
The opposite: by chance, without planning.
विपरीत: संयोग से, बिना योजना के।
- He accidentally pressed delete.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
intentionally on purpose knowingly carefully unhurriedly steadily wilfully consciously
Antonyms
accidentally unintentionally by chance hastily hurriedly inadvertently
AaSpelling
de·lib·er·ate·ly
With -ately (not 'deliberatly'); the adjective deliberate keeps its e.
अंत में -ately ('deliberatly' गलत है); adjective deliberate का e बना रहता है।
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deliberate: adjective and verb
The adjective deliberate (/dɪˈlɪbərət/) means done on purpose or slow and careful: 'a deliberate insult'. The verb deliberate (/dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/) means to think about or discuss something carefully: 'The jury deliberated for two days.' The noun deliberation covers both.
Adjective deliberate (/dɪˈlɪbərət/) का अर्थ 'जानबूझकर' या 'धीमा और सावधान' है, जैसे 'a deliberate insult'। Verb deliberate (/dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/) का अर्थ 'सावधानी से विचार या चर्चा करना' है, जैसे 'The jury deliberated for two days'। Noun deliberation दोनों को समेटता है।
§Grammar and usage
Pronunciation of the adjective /-ət/ and the verb /-eɪt/ is a regular item.
Adjective /-ət/ और verb /-eɪt/ की pronunciation अक्सर पूछी जाती है।