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Read the passage from "An Essay on Man.”

Sedate and quiet the comparing lies,
Formed but to check, deliberate, and advise.
Self-love still stronger, as its objects nigh;
Reason’s at distance, and in prospect lie:

From the context clues, the reader can determine that deliberate means to

avoid telling the complete truth.
think about something seriously.
develop a logical philosophy.
gain perspective on a topic.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
think about something seriously.

Explanation: In the line "Formed but to check, deliberate, and advise," "deliberate" pairs with mental actions like "check" and "advise," so it means to consider or think something over carefully.