Meaning of the word deliver in English

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deliver

US /dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/

UK /dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/

bring and hand over (a letter, parcel, or ordered goods) to the proper recipient or address

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The postman delivered the mail this morning.

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We can deliver the furniture to your home.

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convey transport carry bring take

provide (something desired, needed, or expected)

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The company failed to deliver on its promises.

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The new policy is expected to deliver significant benefits.

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provide supply furnish yield produce

help in the birth of (a baby)

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The doctor successfully delivered the baby.

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She was delivered of a healthy baby boy.

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birth give birth to bear bring forth

utter (a speech or sermon)

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The president will deliver a speech to the nation tonight.

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He delivered a powerful sermon.

Synonym:

utter pronounce give present make

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