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deliver: Meaning and Definition of
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de•liv•er
Pronunciation:
(di-liv'
u
r),
[key]
— v.t.
to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients:
to deliver mail; to deliver a package.
to give into another's possession or keeping; surrender:
to deliver a prisoner to the police; to deliver a bond.
to bring (votes) to the support of a candidate or a cause.
to give forth in words; utter or pronounce:
to deliver a verdict; to deliver a speech.
to give forth or emit:
The oil well delivers 500 barrels a day.
to strike or throw:
to deliver a blow.
to set free or liberate:
The Israelites were delivered from bondage.
to release or save:
Deliver me from such tiresome people!
to assist (a female) in bringing forth young:
The doctor delivered her of twins.
to assist at the birth of:
The doctor delivered the baby.
to give birth to:a.m.
She delivered twins at 4
to disburden (oneself&hasp;) of thoughts, opinions, etc.
to make known; assert.
—v.i.
to give birth.
to provide a delivery service for goods and products:
The store delivers free of charge.
to do or carry out as promised:
an ad agency known for delivering when a successful campaign is needed.
—adj.
agile; quick.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary,
Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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