deliver

CEFRA2

/dɪˈlɪv.ə(ɹ)/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To take something to a person or place.

  2. 02

    verb

    To give a speech, message, or result.

Examples

  • I am counting on you to deliver the opening address.

  • Please inform us as to what quantity you can deliver at regular intervals.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɖɛlɪvə(r)/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. Senses having to do with birth., To assist in the birth of.

  2. To set free from restraint or danger.

  3. Senses having to do with birth.

More examples

In context

  • The hostage was delivered from her captors and thus preserved from any danger.

  • the duchess was delivered of a son

  • the doctor delivered the baby

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English deliveren, from Anglo-Norman and Old French delivrer, from Latin dē + līberō (“to set free”). Compare typologically dispatch, analyzable as dis- + impeach, from Latin impedicō (also akin to impede).