to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients

to deliver mail; to deliver a package.

to give into another's possession or keeping; surrender

to deliver a prisoner to the police; to deliver a bond.

to bring (votes) to the support of a candidate or a cause.

to give forth in words; utter or pronounce

to deliver a verdict; to deliver a speech.

to give forth or emit

The oil well delivers 500 barrels a day.

to strike or throw

to deliver a blow.

to set free or liberate

The Israelites were delivered from bondage.

to release or save

Deliver me from such tiresome people!

to assist (a female) in bringing forth young

The doctor delivered her of twins.

to assist at the birth of

The doctor delivered the baby.

to give birth to

She delivered twins at 4 a.m.

to disburden (oneself) of thoughts, opinions, etc.

to make known; assert.

to give birth.

to provide a delivery service for goods and products

The store delivers free of charge.

to do or carry out as promised

an ad agency known for delivering when a successful campaign is needed.

Archaic . agile; quick.

verb

hold , keep , retain , capture , limit , restrain , restrict , confine , detain , imprison , be quiet , withhold

verb

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