B1verb 1K

Deliver

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈlɪvə(r)/","/dɪˈlɪvəz/","/dɪˈlɪvəd/","/dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈlɪvər/","/dɪˈlɪvərz/","/dɪˈlɪvərd/","/dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Deliver

to take goods, letters, etc. to the person or people they have been sent to

In simple words: to bring something to someone

Deliver in a sentence

• The courier will deliver the package by noon.
• Can you deliver the final presentation next week?
• The restaurant promises to deliver fresh food to your door.
• She was able to deliver her speech without any notes.
• They plan to deliver the new project by the end of the month.
• The athlete managed to deliver an impressive performance at the event.
• You need to deliver your thoughts clearly during the discussion.

How to use Deliver

Used when giving items, messages, or services. Appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very casual speech. In formal writing, specify what is being delivered.

Grammar pattern

deliver + object

Memory hint

Imagine a delivery man bringing a package to your door.

Related words

Collocations with Deliver

• free of charge
• by hand
• personally
• to
• by
• via
• have something delivered
• consistently
• effectively
• efficiently
• on
• safely
• by Caesarean
• by Caesarean section
• safely
• by Caesarean
• by Caesarean section

Synonyms for Deliver

• save

Opposites of Deliver

• receive
• withhold
• retain

Common mistakes with Deliver

• Confused with 'devour' — both start with 'd,' but have different meanings.
• Using 'delivered' intransitively — 'deliver' needs an object.
• Saying 'delivering to' without specifying the recipient.

Frequently asked questions about Deliver

What does Deliver mean?

to bring something to someone

What is the definition of Deliver?

to take goods, letters, etc. to the person or people they have been sent to

How do you use Deliver in a sentence?

The courier will deliver the package by noon.

Can you give another example of Deliver?

Can you deliver the final presentation next week?

What are synonyms for Deliver?

Common alternatives include save.

What is the opposite of Deliver?

Opposite meanings include receive, withhold, retain.

What words go with Deliver?

It commonly pairs with free of charge, by hand, personally, to, by, via, have something delivered, consistently, effectively, efficiently, on, safely, by Caesarean, by Caesarean section, safely, by Caesarean, by Caesarean section.

What are common mistakes when using Deliver?

Confused with 'devour' — both start with 'd,' but have different meanings. Using 'delivered' intransitively — 'deliver' needs an object. Saying 'delivering to' without specifying the recipient.

How do you pronounce Deliver?

US: /["/dɪˈlɪvər/","/dɪˈlɪvərz/","/dɪˈlɪvərd/","/dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈlɪvə(r)/","/dɪˈlɪvəz/","/dɪˈlɪvəd/","/dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Deliver?

Used when giving items, messages, or services. Appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very casual speech. In formal writing, specify what is being delivered.

What CEFR level is Deliver?

"Deliver" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.