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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: , ,

  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.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  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: ,

    Antonyms:

  8. to release or save:

    Deliver me from such tiresome people!

    Synonyms: ,

  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

/ ɪˈɪə /

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. often foll byover or up 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. passivefoll byof 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. deliver oneself of
    to speak with deliberation or at length

    to deliver oneself of a speech

  11. deliver the goods 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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Derived Forms

  • ˈ, noun
  • ˌˈٲ, noun
  • ˈ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·İ· noun
  • d·İ verb (used with object)
  • dzܳd·İ verb (used with object)
  • d·İ verb (used with object)
  • ܲd·İ adjective
  • ɱ-·İ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of deliver1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English delivren, from Old French delivrer, from Late Latin ŧī “to set free,” from ŧ- de- + ī “to free” ( liberate )
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of deliver1

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

In addition to the idiom beginning with deliver , also see signed, sealed, and delivered .
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Example Sentences

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Democratic primaries are heating up with progressive candidates generating early hype and centrist candidates who lost their 2024 bids announcing new campaigns in the hopes that conditions in 2026 can deliver them a win.

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The Bourgogne Wine Board, which represents producers in the French region of Burgundy, said the US tariffs will deliver "a serious blow" to both exporters and American consumers.

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Other newcomers have arrived at CinemaCon with big promises and failed to deliver.

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UTU general secretary Jacquie White called the deal "a significant first step in the process of delivering tangible change for the teaching profession",

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Sir Sadiq said if granted, the powers would help "boost tourism, stimulate growth and deliver new jobs both in London and across the country".

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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