Deliver Definition & Meaning
deliver
- verb
- deliver (a speech, oration, or idea); "The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students"
- bring to a destination, make a delivery; "our local super market delivers"
- to surrender someone or something to another; "the guard delivered the criminal to the police"; "render up the prisoners"; "render the town to the enemy"; "fork over the money"
- free from harm or evil
- hand over to the authorities of another country; "They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there"
- pass down; "render a verdict"; "deliver a judgment"
- utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.); "The students delivered a cry of joy"
- save from sins
- carry out or perform; "deliver an attack", "deliver a blow"; "The boxer drove home a solid left"
- relinquish possession or control over; "The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in"
- throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball; "The pitcher delivered the ball"
- cause to be born; "My wife had twins yesterday!"
"Deliver" in song lyrics
See how deliver is used in real songs:
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"The lead-off hitter, homerun tongue deliver"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York -
"The brilliant sport, complex rhyme deliver"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets -
"A big rig coming at your wig to deliver"
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Words that rhyme with deliver
Usage tips for "deliver"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "deliver" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for deliver to find words that pair well.