Deliver

/dɪˈlɪv.ə(ɹ)/ · verb

Meaning

To set free from restraint or danger..

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

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

Tully was long ere he could be delivered of a few verses, and those poor ones.

deliver a package

deliver the mail

Mr. Cooke had had a sloop yacht built at Far Harbor, the completion of which had been delayed, and which was but just delivered.

deliver the thief to the police

Thou shalt deliver Pharaoh's cup into his hand.

The constables have delivered her over.

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Antonyms for deliver

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Word Forms

• delivers
• delivering
• delivered
• delivre
• deliever
• more deliver
• most deliver

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