delivered (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪvərd/

Definition

Brought and handed over (a baby) to its mother; or, brought and handed over (goods or mail) to their recipient.

Examples

• The midwife successfully delivered the baby.

• The package was delivered this morning.

• The mail carrier delivered letters to every house on the street.

How to Use delivered

deliver to (prepositional phrase)

To bring something to a specific person or place. — "Please deliver the documents to my office."

deliver on (prepositional phrase)

To fulfill a promise or expectation. — "The politician promised change and he delivered on it."

deliver up (phrasal verb)

To surrender or give something over, often unwillingly. — "The rebels refused to deliver up their weapons."

Synonyms of delivered

Words with a similar meaning to delivered:

• brought
• supplied
• transported
• conveyed

Antonyms of delivered

Words with the opposite meaning to delivered:

• kept
• retained

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