2de·lib·er·ate 
/dɪˈlɪbəˌreɪt/ verb
de·lib·er·ates; de·lib·er·at·ed; de·lib·er·at·ing /dɪˈlɪbəˌreɪt/ verb : to think about or discuss something very carefully in order to make a decision [no obj] ▪ The jury deliberated for two days before reaching a verdict. [+ obj] ▪ They will deliberate the question. — often + whether, what, etc. ▪ I've been deliberating [=debating] whether or not to accept the job offer.
