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deliver

di'livә9 senses · 50 ms
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verb/dɪˈlɪv.ə(ɹ)//dɪˈlɪv.ɚ//ˈɖɛlɪvə(r)/
  1. 1

    To set free from restraint or danger.

    • The hostage was delivered from her captors and thus preserved from any danger.
  2. 2

    Senses having to do with birth.; To assist in the birth of.

    • the doctor delivered the baby
  3. 3

    Senses having to do with birth.; To assist (a female) in bearing, that is, in bringing forth (a child).formal

    • the duchess was delivered of a son
    • the doctor is expected to deliver her of a daughter tomorrow
  4. 4

    Senses having to do with birth.; To give birth to.

    • she delivered a baby boy yesterday
  5. 5

    To free from or disburden of anything.

    • Tully was long ere he could be delivered of a few verses, and those poor ones.
  6. 6

    To bring or transport something to its destination.

    • deliver a package
    • deliver the mail
  7. 7

    To hand over or surrender (someone or something) to another.

    • deliver the thief to the police
  8. 8

    To produce what is expected or required.informalintransitivetransitive

    • deliver on a promise
  9. 9

    To express in words or vocalizations, declare, utter, or vocalize.

    • deliver a speech
  10. 10

    To give forth in action or exercise; to discharge.

    • to deliver a blow
adj/dɪˈlɪv.ə(ɹ)//dɪˈlɪv.ɚ//ˈɖɛlɪvə(r)/
  1. 1

    Capable, agile, or active.rare

    • "More skillful!" interrupted the host. "He is the most deliver at that exercise I have ever set eyes on."

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