deliver Definition
- 1to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work
- 2to give a speech, talk, or performance to an audience
- 3to provide or produce something promised or expected
Using deliver: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deliver" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The postman delivers the mail every morning.
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She delivered a powerful speech at the conference.
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The company promised to deliver the product by the end of the week.
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The hospital staff helped her deliver the baby safely.
Example
He delivered a knockout punch to win the boxing match.
deliver Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for deliver
- carry
- bring
- transport
- present
- provide
- produce
Antonyms for deliver
- withhold
- keep
- retain
Idioms Using deliver
deliver the message
to communicate important information to someone
Example
I need you to deliver the message to the boss that we need more resources.
deliver the coup de grâce
to deliver the final blow or decisive action to end something
Example
The team delivered the coup de grâce with a last-minute goal to win the game.
deliver the baby
to assist in the birth of a baby
Example
The midwife helped deliver the baby safely.
Phrases with deliver
deliver the goods
to do what is expected or promised, especially by producing good results
Example
The team needs to deliver the goods if they want to win the championship.
deliver on a promise
to do what one has promised to do
Example
The company must deliver on its promise to reduce carbon emissions.
deliver a verdict
to announce the decision of a court or jury
Example
The judge will deliver the verdict tomorrow.
Origins of deliver
from Old French 'delivrer', from Latin 'de-' (away) + 'liberare' (set free)
Summary: deliver in Brief
The verb 'deliver' [dɪˈlɪvər] means to take goods or letters to people's homes or workplaces, give a speech or performance, or provide something promised or expected. It can be used in phrases like 'deliver the goods,' meaning to produce good results, and idioms like 'deliver the message,' meaning to communicate important information. Examples include 'The postman delivers the mail every morning,' and 'She delivered a powerful speech at the conference.'
