deliver

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UK /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ US /dəˈlɪvɚ/

verb 5adj 1

Collocations

(verb.) goods/letters

ADV

free of charge

We ordered the furniture online and they delivered it free of charge.

by hand

My neighbor delivered the letter by hand this morning because the mail service was delayed.

PREP

The package will be delivered to your home by Friday afternoon.

PHRASES

have sth delivered

I had my new sofa delivered to my apartment last Tuesday.

(verb.) baby

ADV

safely

The package was safely delivered to her apartment while she was at work.

by Caesarean (section)

Definitions

verb

To set free from restraint or danger.

The hostage was delivered from her captors and thus preserved from any danger.

Senses having to do with birth.

the doctor delivered the baby

Senses having to do with birth.

the duchess was delivered of a son

the doctor is expected to deliver her of a daughter tomorrow

Senses having to do with birth.

she delivered a baby boy yesterday

To free from or disburden of anything.

Tully was long ere he could be delivered of a few verses, and those poor ones.

adj

Capable, agile, or active.

Therefore my policy and advice shall be this: That about the dead time of the night, when our enemies be most quiet at rest, there shall issue from us a number of the most deliverest soldiers to assault their camp; who shall give the assault right secretly, even directly against the entry of the camp, which is almost invincible.

"More skillful!" interrupted the host. "He is the most deliver at that exercise I have ever set eyes on."

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — cause to be born

verb — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

present

verb — pass down

verb — throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball

pitch

verb — relinquish possession or control over

verb — to surrender someone or something to another

render

verb — hand over to the authorities of another country

extradite
deport

verb — free from harm or evil

rescue

verb — save from sins

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

deliver the goods

To do what was promised or expected.

The government promised a lot, but failed to deliver the goods.

stand and deliver

To command a victim to hand over their valuables, traditionally used by a highwayman.

Stand and deliver! Your money or your life!

deliver up to

To hand over or surrender (something or someone) to.

The hostages were delivered up to the waiting agents.

Example Bank

The hostage was delivered from her captors and thus preserved from any danger.

Wiktionary

the doctor delivered the baby

Wiktionary

the duchess was delivered of a son

Wiktionary

"More skillful!" interrupted the host. "He is the most deliver at that exercise I have ever set eyes on."

Wiktionary

I am counting on you to deliver the opening address.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, deliver is marked as formal, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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