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to deliver
01
to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place
Transitive: to deliver a letter or package | to deliver a letter or package to an address
Examples
The mail carrier regularly delivers letters and packages to our doorstep.
02
to rescue someone or something from harm or danger
Transitive: to deliver sb/sth from harm or danger
Examples
Charities aim to deliver children from the cycle of abuse and neglect.
03
to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner
Transitive: to deliver a speech
Examples
The keynote speaker delivered an inspiring address at the conference, motivating everyone in the audience.
04
to hand over or give up a person to another party
Ditransitive: to deliver sb to sb
Examples
The authorities delivered the suspect to the federal agents for further questioning.
05
to give birth to a baby or offspring
Transitive: to deliver a baby or offspring
Examples
The expectant mother was admitted to the hospital, where she would deliver her first child.
06
to give up or surrender ownership, authority, or responsibility for something to another party
Ditransitive: to deliver ownership or authority to sb/sth
Examples
The court ordered the company to deliver the disputed documents to the opposing party's legal team.
07
to provide or supply something that was expected or promised
Examples
They promise to deliver excellent customer service.
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deliverable
deliverance
deliveryman
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