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as in to save
to free from the penalties or consequences of sin deliver us from evil

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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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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of deliver In 2021, the archbishop delivered the first of two formal apologies to the Sami people for the Church of Sweden's role in their oppression. Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025 Members of the execution team were unable to find a vein in his body suitable for an IV to deliver the lethal dose of drugs. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025 Power comes from a new hybrid system expected to deliver 37 mpg in combined city/highway driving — a 54% increase from the most efficient version of the 2023 Cherokee, the last model Stellantis built before idling production. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025 While the frontrunners battled it out, Dulcy Caylor quietly delivered a huge hit on beam, posting a massive 13.850, and Simone Rose continued a strong day on vault. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deliver
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  • Indiana’s efforts to save the squirrel The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is partnering with Purdue Fort Wayne and others to restore Franklin’s ground squirrel populations, said DNR’s Wildlife Research Supervisor Theresa Bordenkecher.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
  • In the scene, a negotiation over lunch to swap dancers between a Paris and a New York ballet company, in an attempt to save their institutions, is interspersed with a series of flash cuts to the individual performers onstage.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • Lifeguards have already rescued dozens of people from the churning waters along East Coast beaches even as Erin remains hundreds of miles offshore.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Minnesota’s starters collectively had a poor offensive night Tuesday, yet the Lynx bench almost rescued the team.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • Jones is not relinquishing his strong negotiating position Jones and Parsons would meet in March to discuss the linebacker’s role on the team going forward.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • While a strong federal government may be central to the Democratic Party's identity, maintaining that objective likely requires relinquishing control from the capital and encouraging state politicos to explore new ways to achieve success.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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  • Fiber connections provide fast and reliable service, often preferred for households with many devices or heavy streaming and gaming use.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Weather forecasters predict temperatures may begin dropping from Tuesday, potentially providing firefighters with more favorable conditions.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • A little bit of Paris is leaving Findlay Market when French Crust Cafe & Bistro shuts down at 4 p.m. Sunday.
    FOX19 NOW, The Enquirer, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Detroit doesn’t need recycled ideas or the same politics that have left too many neighborhoods behind.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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  • More than 900 attendees packed the event and in succeeding years, other national sports figures were honored, as well as graduating high school students of Polish-Slovak descent from Lake and Porter high schools.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Still, the company has faced doubters before and went on to succeed, said Jeffrey Hoffman, a former astronaut and current professor of aerospace engineering at MIT.
    Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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  • The average number of days employees are required to be in the office rose 12% over the past year, but office attendance showed an increase of just 1% to 3%, according to Brian Elliott, CEO of Work Forward and publisher of the Flex Index, which produced the report.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Ford will stop producing the Escape and Corsair SUVs at the end of 2025, but anticipates having enough inventory to last through 2026.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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  • The second means happiness as having what’s necessary, or perhaps indulging a bit.
    Sebastian Purcell August 18, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
  • This once-in-a-lifetime trip will offer a truly specialized and authentic experience of the Adriatic Coast, alternately moving at breakneck speed via Starr Luxury’s vehicles and slowing down so folks can take time to relax, indulge, and soak in the experience.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 July 2025

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“Deliver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliver. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.

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