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deliver

verb

Simple meaning

To bring or transport something to its destination.

Pronunciation

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dihliver

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IPA pronunciation (US)

dɪˈlɪvɚ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. To surrender someone or something to another

    “The guard delivered the criminal to the police.”

  2. To bring or transport something to its destination.

  3. Hand over to the authorities of another country

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

  5. To give forth in action or exercise; to discharge.

  6. Free from harm or evil

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To bring or transport something to its destination.

Used this way, deliver is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • present , a specialist term, precise but narrower

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More ways to use deliver

  • “The guard delivered the criminal to the police.”verb
  • “The students delivered a cry of joy.”verb

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • cede

    Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another.

  • render

    To translate into another language.

  • surrender

    Give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another.

  • give up

    To surrender (someone or something).

  • extradite

    Hand over to the authorities of another country.

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Related words

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  • deliverynounRelated term

    The act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail).

  • delivery trucknounRelated term

    A van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers.

  • delivery vannounRelated term

    A van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers.

  • gene delivery vectornounRelated term

    A vector for delivering genes into cells.

  • obstetrical deliverynounRelated term

    The act of delivering a child.

  • special deliverynounRelated term

    Mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge).

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Synonyms

Sense: to surrender someone or something to another

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