deliver (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪvər/

Definition

To bring and hand over (a letter, package, or goods) to the person to whom they have been addressed or to whom they are intended.

Examples

• The postman will deliver the mail tomorrow morning.

• We ordered furniture online, and it will be delivered next week.

• Can you deliver this package to the office across town?

How to Use deliver

deliver to (prepositional phrase)

To bring something to a specific person or place. — "Please deliver the documents to Mr. Smith's office."

deliver on (prepositional phrase)

To fulfill a promise or expectation. — "The company promised to deliver on its commitments to customers."

deliver up (phrasal verb)

To surrender or hand over something, often under pressure. — "The thieves were forced to deliver up the stolen goods."

Synonyms of deliver

Words with a similar meaning to deliver:

• bring
• transport
• convey
• dispatch

Antonyms of deliver

Words with the opposite meaning to deliver:

• receive
• collect

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