ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Deliver

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪˈlɪv.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Deliver is a verb meaning To set free from restraint or danger.

Meaning

To set free from restraint or danger.

More Meanings

  1. (process) Senses having to do with birth.
  2. To free from or disburden of anything.
  3. To bring or transport something to its destination.
  4. To hand over or surrender (someone or something) to another.
  5. (intransitive, transitive, informal) To produce what is expected or required.
  6. To express in words or vocalizations, declare, utter, or vocalize.
  7. To give forth in action or exercise; to discharge.

Example Sentences

deliver the mail
deliver a package
deliver the thief to the police
The constables have delivered her over.

Word Forms

Synonyms for deliver

Depending on context, synonyms include free, loose, rid, outbring, utter, liberate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include give up, surrender, cede, save, rescue, relieve.

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