deliver

[US]/dɪˈlɪvə(r)/
[UK]/dɪˈlɪvər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. express; send; release; hand over
vi. transmit; drop off; accomplish
n. throw

Phrases & Collocations

deliver results

deliver the goods

deliver goods

deliver up

deliver from

Example Sentences

she will deliver a child.

they deliver once a week.

deliver sb. from danger

deliver sth. to sb.

The postman delivers letters.

deliver groceries; deliver the mail.

the struggle to deliver election commitments.

he delivered himself of a sermon.

the village midwife delivered the baby.

a speech delivered in sepulchral tones.

deliver a counterblow against the invaders

She was delivered of a child.

has a punch that delivers a wallop.

to deliver a blow at one's enemy

The obstetrician delivered the child.

They delivered an attack on the enemy.

Real-world Examples

Now pivot as you deliver the stroke.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

Her failure to deliver Brexit forced her resignation.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

My mattress was supposed to be delivered today.

Source: Everyday English Situational Speaking

They insisted that I deliver a speech at the meeting.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book 2.

What we're close to really delivering is the seamless travel process for the passenger.

Source: VOA Standard June 2015 Collection

I understand, you actually like delivered her.

Source: Basketball English Class

How late do you deliver room service?

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

Is it gonna be delivered that way?

Source: Gourmet Base

Efforts to deliver emergency relief have also begun.

Source: BBC Listening Collection September 2023

“Our goods haven't been delivered, ” Mu said.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

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