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deliver

1 of 1verb
/dɪˈlɪvɚ/
Forms:delivers,delivering,delivered,delivered
1

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

B1transitive
  • The mail carrier regularly delivers letters and packages to our doorstep.
  • She always delivers important documents promptly.
  • Last week, the courier delivered a package containing the new product.
  • The postman delivered a registered letter to my office.
  • Right now, the delivery person is actively delivering parcels to various addresses.
2

to rescue someone or something from harm or danger

transitive
  • Charities aim to deliver children from the cycle of abuse and neglect.
  • Organizations work to deliver communities from poverty and hunger.
  • Lifeguards are trained to deliver swimmers from drowning incidents.
  • The superhero's mission is to deliver the city from the clutches of villains.
Synonyms:
rescue
3

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

transitive
  • The keynote speaker delivered an inspiring address at the conference, motivating everyone in the audience.
  • The professor delivered a captivating lecture on the history of democracy to his students.
  • She delivered a powerful presentation on climate change, urging the audience to take action.
  • The teacher delivered a thought-provoking lesson on human rights to her students.
  • The preacher delivered a moving sermon on forgiveness and redemption to the congregation.
Synonyms:
present
4

to hand over or give up a person to another party

  • The authorities delivered the suspect to the federal agents for further questioning.
  • The diplomat was delivered to the foreign government as part of a prisoner exchange agreement.
  • The kidnappers agreed to deliver the hostage unharmed to the negotiators in exchange for ransom.
  • The border patrol agents delivered the undocumented immigrants to immigration authorities for processing.
  • Under duress, the informant agreed to deliver his accomplice to the police for questioning.
Synonyms:
fork outrenderturn infork upfork overhand over
5

to give birth to a baby or offspring

transitive
  • The expectant mother was admitted to the hospital, where she would deliver her first child.
  • After hours of labor, she finally delivered a healthy baby girl.
  • The zookeepers eagerly awaited the moment when the giraffe would deliver her calf.
  • Despite the stormy weather, the mare successfully delivered a foal in the barn.
  • The surrogate mother agreed to carry the couple's embryo and deliver their child.
Synonyms:
bearhavegive birthbirth
6

to give up or surrender ownership, authority, or responsibility for something to another party

  • The court ordered the company to deliver the disputed documents to the opposing party's legal team.
  • The debtor was unable to fulfill the repayment plan and had to deliver his assets to the bank to settle the debt.
  • The rebel forces were compelled to deliver their weapons to the government as part of the peace agreement.
  • The court's decision required the company to deliver ownership of the land to the rightful heirs.
  • The CEO decided to deliver control of the company to his successor after announcing his retirement.
Synonyms:
surrendergive upcede
7

to provide or supply something that was expected or promised

  • They promise to deliver excellent customer service.
  • The project team delivered on all their promises.
  • The contractor delivered on the renovation work, finishing ahead of schedule.