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Word: Deliver
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: from Old French delivrer, based on Latin de- ‘away’ + liberare ‘set free’
dɪˈlɪvə
bring and hand over (a letter, parcel, or goods) to the proper recipient or address
Short Definition:hand over letter or goods
Examples:- the products should be delivered on time
- we'll deliver direct to your door
provide (something promised or expected)
Short Definition:provide something promised
Examples:- he had been able to deliver votes in huge numbers
- she's waiting for him to deliver on his promise
launch or aim (a blow, ball, or attack)
Short Definition:launch blow or attack
Examples:- he delivered a punch to the man's belly
- the company has delivered a body blow to this city
assist in the birth of
Short Definition:assist in birth of
Examples:- the village midwife delivered the baby
save, rescue, or set someone or something free from
Short Definition:save or rescue from
Examples:- deliver us from the nightmare of junk mail
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