deliver
verb (used with object)
to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients.
has delivered
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present perfectof deliver (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“One of many that just has delivered well behind our reasonable expectations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Actor Danny Dyer has delivered a petition to Downing Street calling for water companies to be nationalised after floating a giant poo sculpture down the River Thames on a boat.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
That’s slightly higher than the long-term average: Going back to 1928, the S&P 500 has delivered a compounded price return of 6.4%, excluding dividends, Dow Jones Market Data showed.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026
Tencent’s multilayer AI portfolio has delivered measurable gains in model capabilities and user adoption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
After a moment, Bishop Garamond announces, “She may remain among you until she has delivered the child. Meanwhile we will inquire and discover the truth.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
