delivers
|de/liv/ers|
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/dɪˈlɪvərz/
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/dɪˈlɪvəz/
(deliver)
transporting to a destination
Etymology
'deliver' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'delivrer', where 'de-' meant 'from' and 'livrer' (ultimately from Latin 'liberare') meant 'to free'.
'deliver' changed from Old French 'delivrer' into Middle English 'deliveren' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliver'.
Initially, it meant 'to set free', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to bring or hand over; to present (a speech); to rescue or free; to assist in childbirth; to fulfill expectations'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to take goods, letters, packages, etc., to the person or place they are intended for; to bring and hand over
The courier delivers the package every morning.
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Verb 2
to give or present (a speech, lecture, performance)
She delivers an inspiring speech at the conference.
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to free or rescue (someone) from danger or an unpleasant situation
The medication delivers many patients from severe symptoms.
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to assist in the birth of (a baby); to give birth to (used with medical/professional sense)
The midwife delivers babies at the rural clinic.
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to fulfill or achieve (promises, expectations); to produce the expected result
The new product delivers on its promise of longer battery life.
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