Definition of "deliberates" [deliberates]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deliberate. (verb)

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• "They could have been called deliberates or contemplatives."
• "As Congress deliberates over the fate of the Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD budget, I urge them to not be penny wise and pound foolish."
• "The panel is walking a tightrope as it deliberates."