'deliberate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh or balance.'

'deliberatus' transformed into the French word 'délibérer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberate' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to weigh or consider carefully,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intentional or purposeful.'