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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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inflections: |
delivers, delivering, delivered |
definition 1: |
to send or bring to a particular person or place.
The dairy delivers fresh milk to the supermarket every day.
- synonyms:
- bring, convey, supply, transmit
- similar words:
- bear, carry, dispense, furnish, give, provide, send, transfer, transport
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definition 2: |
to speak or read aloud.
He was very nervous when he delivered the speech.- similar words:
- articulate, broadcast, communicate, declare, express, say, state, transmit, voice
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definition 3: |
to help give birth to.
The doctor delivered three babies in the hospital that night. |
definition 4: |
to set free or save.
They prayed that their god would deliver them from danger.- synonyms:
- free, release, save
- similar words:
- emancipate, help, liberate, protest, redeem, relieve, rescue
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definition 5: |
to direct or throw.
Then the boxer delivered a punch that ended the match.- synonyms:
- hurl, launch, throw
- similar words:
- administer, aim, direct, give, inflict, pitch, project, strike
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related words: |
allot, bring, check, deal, exchange, hand, pass, recite, release, serve |
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derivations: |
deliverable (adj.), deliverer (n.) |
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