deliver

verb

di-ˈli-vər How to pronounce deliver (audio)
Definition of delivernext
1
as in to save
to free from the penalties or consequences of sin deliver us from evil

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2
as in to rescue
to remove from danger or harm the passengers waited for the rescue ship to come and deliver them

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3
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress delivered up the ransom money

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as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption the inn endeavors to deliver the luxuries that its well-heeled guests have come to expect

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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another delivered the prisoners to the sheriff

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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired finally, a summer blockbuster that delivers

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as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb she delivered four healthy babies

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as in to indulge
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly deeply dissatisfied with his dissolute lifestyle, he resolved to deliver himself over to the ways of the Lord

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How does the verb deliver contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of deliver are ransom, reclaim, redeem, rescue, and save. While all these words mean "to set free from confinement or danger," deliver implies release usually of a person from confinement, temptation, slavery, or suffering.

delivered his people from bondage

When can ransom be used instead of deliver?

The words ransom and deliver are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ransom specifically applies to buying out of captivity.

tried to ransom the kidnap victim

Where would reclaim be a reasonable alternative to deliver?

In some situations, the words reclaim and deliver are roughly equivalent. However, reclaim suggests a bringing back to a former state or condition of someone or something abandoned or debased.

reclaimed long-abandoned farms

When is it sensible to use redeem instead of deliver?

The synonyms redeem and deliver are sometimes interchangeable, but redeem implies releasing from bondage or penalties by giving what is demanded or necessary.

job training designed to redeem school dropouts from chronic unemployment

In what contexts can rescue take the place of deliver?

The words rescue and deliver can be used in similar contexts, but rescue implies freeing from imminent danger by prompt or vigorous action.

rescued the crew of a sinking ship

When could save be used to replace deliver?

Although the words save and deliver have much in common, save may replace any of the foregoing terms; it may further imply a preserving or maintaining for usefulness or continued existence.

an operation that saved my life

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Recent Examples of deliver GoPuff is an online convenience store that delivers in the Lower Greenville neighborhood. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025 The 144-foot flagship was designed by Giorgio Cassetta, who delivered an unusual pairing—a classical exterior with a clean, contemporary interior intended for long-range cruising. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025 The new move positions Rei Pictures as a one-stop creative and production powerhouse, equipped to collaborate with talent and deliver content across diverse formats. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025 In 2001, Mo Lewis delivered a tackle that altered NFL history. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deliver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliver
  1. save
  2. rescue
  3. relinquish
  4. provide
  5. leave
  6. succeed
  7. produce
  8. indulge
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  • The two wanted the Power of Veto winner to use the ability to keep Panaro, but instead, the winner saved themselves.
    — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • For engineers and designers, this framework is like giving a GPS map through the complex terrain of foam design—saving months of trial-and-error testing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Definition of save
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  • The Florida Aquarium has 100 adult corals that were rescued from disease and then rescued from the 2023 marine heat wave.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
  • At the time of Sunday’s disaster, the Taliban government was using helicopters to rescue those affected by the quake, as the mountainous terrain and landslides triggered by the natural disaster made providing aid challenging.
    — David Chiu, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Definition of rescue
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  • After Israel’s total aid blockade began in March, Gazans began staging anti-Hamas protests in the northern part of the strip, calling for the immediate entry of aid and for Hamas to relinquish power.
    — Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
  • More importantly they were shocked and saddened to hear what was happening, so intervened quickly, speaking to staff on the phone to confirm their desire to relinquish ownership of Mochi.
    — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Definition of relinquish
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  • Summer for Jackson meant continuing to build Drone Works, which can help clients get a bird's eye view of property layout and surroundings when considering real estate purchases and provide aerial footage for construction projects, including features like progression and time-lapse.
    — Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Boyd denied the request to remove Hartig’s docket and then reaffirmed the move after the complaint was issued, according to additional correspondence provided to the Free Press.
    — Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Definition of provide
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  • In The History of Sound, Mescal plays Lionel Worthing, a talented singer from rural Kentucky who leaves his family farm to attend the Boston Music Conservatory.
    — Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of leave
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  • Human intervention has helped to curb the effects on some of the most imperiled native species, and in some cases, even succeeded in recovery efforts, but the overarching threat of climate change persists.
    — John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • By Tuesday evening, the fire crew succeeded in containing 70% of the fire.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of succeed
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  • Designed for offshore areas with wind speeds of eight meters per second and above, the turbine can produce 100 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually with average winds of 10 meters per second.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
  • That depends on the ultra group, but all of them collect membership dues, and many of them raise funds by producing calendars or fanzines, or otherwise holding collections on matchdays.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Definition of produce
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  • Yes, perhaps firms run by alums will be willing to indulge a few interested faculty from their alma mater.
    — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • At one point Wednesday, the judge indulged their request to meet with Adelson and the attorneys at a side bar out of the public’s earshot.
    — Lauren del Valle, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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