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deliver

[dih-liv-er]

verb (used with object)

  1. to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients.

    to deliver mail;

    to deliver a package.

    Synonyms: yield, cede, transfer
  2. to give into another's possession or keeping; surrender.

    to deliver a prisoner to the police;

    to deliver a bond.

  3. to bring (votes) to the support of a candidate or a cause.

  4. to give forth in words; utter or pronounce.

    to deliver a verdict;

    to deliver a speech.

  5. to give forth or emit.

    The oil well delivers 500 barrels a day.

  6. to strike or throw.

    to deliver a blow.

  7. to set free or liberate.

    The Israelites were delivered from bondage.

    Synonyms: release, emancipate
    Antonyms: confine
  8. to release or save.

    Deliver me from such tiresome people!

    Synonyms: rescue, redeem
  9. to assist (a female) in bringing forth young.

    The doctor delivered her of twins.

  10. to assist at the birth of.

    The doctor delivered the baby.

  11. to give birth to.

    She delivered twins at 4 a.m.

  12. to disburden (oneself ) of thoughts, opinions, etc.

  13. to make known; assert.



verb (used without object)

  1. to give birth.

  2. to provide a delivery service for goods and products.

    The store delivers free of charge.

  3. to do or carry out as promised.

    an ad agency known for delivering when a successful campaign is needed.

adjective

  1. Archaic.,  agile; quick.

deliver

/ dɪˈlɪvə /

verb

  1. to carry (goods, etc) to a destination, esp to carry and distribute (goods, mail, etc) to several places

    to deliver letters

    our local butcher delivers

  2. to hand over, transfer, or surrender

  3. (often foll by from) to release or rescue (from captivity, harm, corruption, etc)

  4. (also intr)

    1. to aid in the birth of (offspring)

    2. to give birth to (offspring)

    3. (usually foll by of) to aid or assist (a female) in the birth (of offspring)

    4. to give birth (to offspring)

  5. to utter or present (a speech, oration, idea, etc)

  6. deliver the goods See deliver

  7. to utter (an exclamation, noise, etc)

    to deliver a cry of exultation

  8. to discharge or release (something, such as a blow or shot) suddenly

  9. to cause (voters, constituencies, etc) to support a given candidate, cause, etc

    can you deliver the Bronx?

  10. to speak with deliberation or at length

    to deliver oneself of a speech

  11. informal,  to produce or perform something promised or expected

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • deliverer noun
  • deliverability noun
  • deliverable adjective
  • misdeliver verb (used with object)
  • outdeliver verb (used with object)
  • predeliver verb (used with object)
  • undelivered adjective
  • well-delivered adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of deliver1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English delivren, from Old French delivrer, from Late Latin dēlīberāre “to set free,” from dē- de- + līberāre “to free” ( liberate )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of deliver1

C13: from Old French delivrer, from Late Latin dēlīberāre to set free, from Latin de- + līberāre to free
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Idioms and Phrases

  • signed, sealed, and delivered
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The news, delivered just after US stock markets closed on Friday, sent shares plunging after hours, as investors digested the prospect of a reinvigorated trade war.

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Though imperfect, she said, the COPs have "delivered a very clear blueprint on what we need to do".

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“Our people will deliver our strategy, and we must focus on a culture of customers, performance and talent,” said Chief Executive Nuno Matos, who took charge this year.

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