verb
deliver
dih-LIHV-uh
verb
1
To bring or take something to its intended destination.
"The courier delivered the package this morning."
"Can you deliver these flowers to my mother's house?"
2
To produce the result that was expected or promised.
"The new manager promised big changes, and so far she has delivered."
3
To give birth to a child, or to assist in a birth.
"She delivered a healthy baby girl at 3am."
"The midwife has delivered hundreds of babies over her career."
4
To say or present something formally, such as a speech.
"The president delivered his speech to a packed hall."
How to Use Deliver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo bring something to where it's meant to go, to come through on a promise, or to give birth.
Common pairings
deliver a package
deliver on a promise
deliver a speech
deliver a baby
Word Forms
more deliver comparative, delivered past tense, delivers singular, most deliver superlative
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Etymology
From Old French delivrer, ultimately from Latin de- plus liberare, "to set free."