widely-delivered
|wide-ly-de-liv-ered|
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/ˈwaɪdli dɪˈlɪvərd/
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/ˈwaɪdli dɪˈlɪvəd/
(deliver)
transporting to a destination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deliver' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'delivrer,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'livrer' meant 'to set free.'
Historical Evolution
'delivrer' transformed into the Middle English word 'deliveren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliver.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set free or liberate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring or transport something to a destination.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distributed or spread over a large area or among many people.
The new policy was widely-delivered across all departments.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 23:02