deliver
deliver /dɪˈlɪvɝ/
verb
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()
Deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
(
present
, deliver
)
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
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()
Bring to a destination, make a delivery
(
deliver
)
bring to a destination, make a delivery
Our local super market delivers
our local super market delivers
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()
To surrender someone or something to another
(
fork out
, fork over
, fork up
, deliver
, hand over
, render
, turn in
)
to surrender someone or something to another
The guard delivered the criminal to the police
the guard delivered the criminal to the police
Render up the prisoners
render up the prisoners
Render the town to the enemy
render the town to the enemy
Fork over the money
fork over the money
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()
Free from harm or evil
(
deliver
, rescue
)
free from harm or evil
The courier rushed to deliver the package before the deadline.
The courier rushed to deliver the package before the deadline.
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()
Hand over to the authorities of another country
(
deport
, extradite
, deliver
)
hand over to the authorities of another country
They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there
They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there
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()
Utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)
(
deliver
)
utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)
The students delivered a cry of joy
The students delivered a cry of joy
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()
Pass down
(
deliver
, render
, return
)
pass down
Render a verdict
render a verdict
Deliver a judgment
deliver a judgment
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Cause to be born
(
birth
, deliver
, give birth
, bear
, have
)
cause to be born
My wife had twins yesterday!
My wife had twins yesterday!
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Throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball
(
deliver
, pitch
)
throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball
The pitcher delivered the ball
The pitcher delivered the ball
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Relinquish possession or control over
(
cede
, deliver
, give up
, surrender
)
relinquish possession or control over
The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in
The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in
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Carry out or perform
(
deliver
, drive home
)
carry out or perform
Deliver an attack
deliver an attack
Deliver a blow
deliver a blow
The boxer drove home a solid left
The boxer drove home a solid left
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(religion) Prevent committing sins
(
deliver
, save
, redeem
)
(religion) Prevent committing sins
James managed to redeem himself by sincerely apologizing and making amends for his past mistakes.
James managed to redeem himself by sincerely apologizing and making amends for his past mistakes.