deliver

[ dih-liv-er ]

/ dɪˈlɪv ər /

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verb (used with object)

to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients: to deliver mail; to deliver a package.

to give into another's possession or keeping; surrender: to deliver a prisoner to the police; to deliver a bond.

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

to give forth in words; utter or pronounce: to deliver a verdict; to deliver a speech.

to give forth or emit: The oil well delivers 500 barrels a day.

to strike or throw: to deliver a blow.

to set free or liberate: The Israelites were delivered from bondage.

to release or save: Deliver me from such tiresome people!

to assist (a female) in bringing forth young: The doctor delivered her of twins.

to assist at the birth of: The doctor delivered the baby.

to give birth to: She delivered twins at 4 a.m.

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

to make known; assert.

verb (used without object)

to give birth.

to provide a delivery service for goods and products: The store delivers free of charge.

to do or carry out as promised: an ad agency known for delivering when a successful campaign is needed.

adjective

Archaic. agile; quick.

OTHER WORDS FOR deliver

1 hand over, transfer, cede, yield.

4 communicate, announce, proclaim, publish.

7 emancipate, release.

8 redeem, rescue.

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OPPOSITES FOR deliver

7 confine.

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Origin of deliver

1175–1225; Middle English delivren<Old French delivrer<Late Latin dēlīberāre to set free, equivalent to dē-de- + līberāre to liberate

OTHER WORDS FROM deliver

de·liv·er·er, nounmis·de·liv·er, verb (used with object)out·de·liv·er, verb (used with object)pre·de·liv·er, verb (used with object)

un·de·liv·ered, adjectivewell-de·liv·ered, adjective

Words nearby deliver

delist, delitescence, delitescent, Delium, Delius, deliver, deliverable, deliverance, delivered price, deliverly, deliver the goods

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How to use deliver in a sentence

In a different case Thursday, Pennsylvania’s highest court delivered a separate victory to Democrats, ruling in their favor on a number of mail-voting rules.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes Green Party presidential ticket from ballot, clearing the way for mail ballots to be sent out|Amy Gardner|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
As a result, advertisers will be able to set media plans to deliver a minimum number of sales as opposed to traditional figures like the number of people reached.
NBCUniversal tests new measurement program to prove it can push product sales for advertisers|Tim Peterson|September 17, 2020|Digiday
If you’re worried about cutting it close, most states let you deliver your ballot to the local election office instead of mailing it.
ProPublica’s Pandemic Guide to Making Sure Your Vote Counts|by Susie Armitage|September 16, 2020|ProPublica
While not as established as traditional sports in the minds of many marketers, esports does deliver reach.
‘A credible voice’: Why Honda is doubling down on esports|Lara O'Reilly|September 16, 2020|Digiday

The situation would be akin to aspects of the so-called gig economy, in which workers juggle multiple jobs of driving people around for Uber and then delivering dinners for DoorDash.
When it comes to A.I., worry about ‘job churn’ instead of ‘job loss’|jonathanvanian2015|September 15, 2020|Fortune
He could deliver a quick, effective speech, or hold a proper press conference.
Obama’s Pot Policy Is Refer Madness|James Poulos|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
So working with the militants in order to deliver aid “becomes a requirement,” she said.
ISIS Fight Has a Spy Shortage, Intel Chair Says|Kimberly Dozier|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Koenig proceeds to deliver her deeply conflicted, sorta-kinda support for Adnan.
Adnan Killed Her! No, Jay Did It! Serial’s Uncertain, True-to-Reality End|Emily Shire|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Despite general good intentions, however, even good physicians can deliver care that falls short.
Why So Many Surgeons Are Psychos|Russell Saunders|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They were there to put on a show and deliver a message: behold, we are a technological power with which to be reckoned!
Sony Hack: A Dictator Move?|Kevin Bleyer|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I, therefore, deliver it as a maxim, that whoever desires the character of a proud man ought to conceal his vanity.
Pearls of Thought|Maturin M. Ballou
Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
She continued to deliver herself upon a hundred topics, and it hardly matters where we take her up.
Confidence|Henry James
By bad luck d'Amade was away, up in the front trenches, and I could not well deliver myself to des Coigns.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of the Assyrians, and I will protect it.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various

British Dictionary definitions for deliver

deliver

/ (dɪˈlɪvə) /

verb (mainly tr)

to carry (goods, etc) to a destination, esp to carry and distribute (goods, mail, etc) to several placesto deliver letters; our local butcher delivers

(often foll by over or up) to hand over, transfer, or surrender

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

(also intr)

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

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

deliver the goodsSee deliver (def. 11)

to utter (an exclamation, noise, etc)to deliver a cry of exultation

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

mainly US to cause (voters, constituencies, etc) to support a given candidate, cause, etccan you deliver the Bronx?

deliver oneself of to speak with deliberation or at lengthto deliver oneself of a speech

deliver the goods informal to produce or perform something promised or expected

Derived forms of deliver

deliverable, adjectivedeliverability, noundeliverer, noun

Word Origin for deliver

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

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deliver

In addition to the idiom beginning with deliver

deliver the goods

also see:

signed, sealed, and delivered

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