deliver deliver /dɪˈlɪvɝ/

verb

1. () Deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)  ( present , deliver )
   deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
    The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
   The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
   
2. () Bring to a destination, make a delivery  ( deliver )
   bring to a destination, make a delivery
    Our local super market delivers
   our local super market delivers
   
3. () To surrender someone or something to another  ( fork out , fork over , fork up , deliver , hand over , render , turn in )
   to surrender someone or something to another
    The guard delivered the criminal to the police
   the guard delivered the criminal to the police
    Render up the prisoners
   render up the prisoners
    Render the town to the enemy
   render the town to the enemy
    Fork over the money
   fork over the money
   
4. () Free from harm or evil  ( deliver , rescue )
   free from harm or evil
     The courier rushed to deliver the package before the deadline.
   The courier rushed to deliver the package before the deadline.
   
5. () Hand over to the authorities of another country  ( deport , extradite , deliver )
   hand over to the authorities of another country
    They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there
   They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there
   
6. () Utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)  ( deliver )
   utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)
    The students delivered a cry of joy
   The students delivered a cry of joy
   
7. () Pass down  ( deliver , render , return )
   pass down
    Render a verdict
   render a verdict
    Deliver a judgment
   deliver a judgment
   
8. Cause to be born  ( birth , deliver , give birth , bear , have )
   cause to be born
    My wife had twins yesterday!
   My wife had twins yesterday!
   
9. Throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball  ( deliver , pitch )
   throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball
    The pitcher delivered the ball
   The pitcher delivered the ball
   
10. Relinquish possession or control over  ( cede , deliver , give up , surrender )
    relinquish possession or control over
     The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in
    The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in
    
11. Carry out or perform  ( deliver , drive home )
    carry out or perform
     Deliver an attack
    deliver an attack
     Deliver a blow
    deliver a blow
     The boxer drove home a solid left
    The boxer drove home a solid left
    
12. (religion) Prevent committing sins  ( deliver , save , redeem )
    (religion) Prevent committing sins
      James managed to redeem himself by sincerely apologizing and making amends for his past mistakes.
    James managed to redeem himself by sincerely apologizing and making amends for his past mistakes.