Deliberates

/dɪˈlɪbəreɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense: thinks carefully and thoroughly about something; discusses and considers all sides.

Etymology

From Latin 'deliberare', with the '-s' ending marking third person singular present tense in English.

Kelly Says

When Congress 'deliberates' on a new law, they're supposed to discuss it seriously and consider different viewpoints—though sometimes it looks more like arguing than actual careful thinking!

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