deliver

verb

di-ˈli-vər How to pronounce deliver (audio)
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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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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 Trump had sought to deliver peace by soothing U.S. relations with Russia and distancing Washington from Ukraine, but now sees himself as misled by Putin. —Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025 When inhaled, ingested or applied topically, terpenes can also deliver therapeutic effects. —Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025 Furphy, 20, delivered a ferocious dunk over Chicago Bulls rookie Noa Essengue during a Summer League matchup in Las Vegas on Monday, July 14 that left Nicole Briscoe and Ryan Smith in disbelief during their SportsCenter broadcast. —Natasha Dye, People.com, 15 July 2025 Night one of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s Evening Concert series at the Caesars Superdome delivered a dynamic mix of legends and rising stars, reminding festival-goers why these concerts remain the weekend’s crown jewel. —Okla Jones, Essence, 5 July 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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  • Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.
    — Shane Croucher John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
  • For more ways to save on your power bill or to see if opting out makes sense for your budget, visit Cyberguy.com/SaveonPower 7) Monitor comfort and performance Keep an eye on how your AC performs during demand events.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Definition of save
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  • Two cats, a ferret and a dog were rescued, though the dog, a German shepherd, escaped and has not been found, fire Chief David Haywood said.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Two residents were rescued from windows as the house burned.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Definition of rescue
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  • This often dampens enthusiasm, and indeed, the stock relinquished some of its gains in after-hours trading.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The residence was purchased in the 1970s for just $900,000 by the late radio concert promoter and radio station magnate Ken Roberts, who wound up relinquishing it to the financial services firm New Stream Capital in 2010 to settle a $27.5 million legal claim.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Definition of relinquish
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  • The remaining power would be purchased by Hoosier Energy, which provides electricity in Indiana and Illinois.
    — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
  • For now, sustainability reporting regulations only require companies to provide information.
    — Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Definition of provide
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  • While Drake has continued with subtle jabs in his music, Pusha appears content with leaving their rivalry in the past.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
  • Cut lemons tend to lose their moisture quickly, especially if left exposed to air in the fridge.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Definition of leave
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  • Xiaomi has succeeded, while Apple barely got off the ground.
    — Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The sandwiches are clever, but not where Outlaw succeeds most.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Definition of succeed
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  • The fleet includes a host of rarities, such as the 10 millionth Ford Mustang produced (built at the Flat Rock Assembly plant) and the 1999 Ford Thunderbird Concept as well as various iterations of the company’s famed GT supercars.
    — Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
  • Additionally, the company's Orion Assembly facility, originally slated to become an EV-only plant, will now produce light-duty pickup trucks and SUVs.
    — Stuart Dyos, The Tennessean, 23 July 2025
Definition of produce
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  • Take just five minutes out of the day to indulge yourself in a self-care exercise.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • One of the rare recent TV exercises not to indulge conspiracy-theory tropes but deconstruct and criticize them was Netflix’s winter limited series Zero Day, in which the British actor Dan Stevens played a villainous YouTuber peddling such theories.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2025
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