deliver

Etymology

Definitions

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.

   • the doctor delivered the baby
3. 3

   To free from or disburden of anything.

   • Tully was long ere he could be delivered of a few verses, and those poor ones.
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   1. 4

      To bring or transport something to its destination.

      • deliver a package
      • deliver the mail
      • Mr. Cooke had had a sloop yacht built at Far Harbor, the completion of which had been delayed, and which was but just delivered.
   2. 5

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

      • deliver the thief to the police
      • Thou shalt deliver Pharaoh's cup into his hand.
      • The constables have delivered her over.
   3. 6

      To produce what is expected or required.

      • deliver on a promise
      • "You know, he plays great sometimes when he doesn't score," Brown said. "Tonight, with Rip (Richard Hamilton) struggling, we needed somebody to step up, and he really did. He really delivered."
      • However, ministers argue they are delivering the Brexit demanded by the electorate – and say it is time for businesses to wean themselves off cheap migrant labour.
   4. 7

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

      • deliver a speech
      • It’s a lovely sequence cut too short because the show seems afraid to give itself over to romance and whimsy and wistfulness when it has wedgie jokes to deliver.
   5. 8

      To give forth in action or exercise

      To give forth in action or exercise; to discharge.

      • to deliver a blow
      • shaking his head and delivering some show of tears
      • An uninstructed bowler […] thinks to attain the jack by delivering his bowl straight forward.
   6. 9

      To discover

      To discover; to show.

      • I'll deliver myself your loyal servant.
   7. 10

      To administer a drug.

   8. 11

      Capable, agile, or active.

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

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