Entry Word: deliver

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to free from the penalties or consequences of sin <deliver us from evil> — see save 1
2 to remove from danger or harm <the doomed passengers kept hoping that a ship would miraculously appear and deliver them> — see save 2
3 to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress <delivered up the ransom money> — see surrender 1
4 to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption <the company promises to deliver all orders in time for Christmas> — see furnish 2
5 to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another <delivered the prisoners to the sheriff> — see give 2
6 to turn out as planned or desired <finally, a summer blockbuster that delivers> — see succeed 1