deliver
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dɪˈlɪvər/
KK: /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To give birth to a baby.
Example
She expects to deliver in late August.
Tense Forms
Past: delivered
Past Participle: delivered
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah is about to deliver her baby soon?
Yeah, I can't believe it's happening so fast!
I know, she expects to deliver in just a few weeks.
That's so exciting! We should plan a visit after the baby arrives.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
produce
bear
bring
Antonyms
conceive
abort
retain
transitive verb
Definition
To bring something to a person or place, or to help someone give birth.
Example
The courier will deliver the package by noon.
Tense Forms
Past: delivered
Past Participle: delivered
Conversation
Did you hear about the new service that can deliver food right to your door?
Yeah, I heard it’s really quick and convenient!
I think I might try it this weekend to see how fast they deliver my order.
Root Explanation
Deliver → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "liberare" (meaning to free). The word means to free or bring something down to someone, often in the context of bringing goods or messages to a recipient.
Memory Tip
Think of 'freeing' ('liberare') something and bringing it 'down' or 'away' ('de-') to someone — that's why deliver means to bring something to someone.
Visually Confused Words
delver
redeliver
deriver
declive
liver
elver
diver
delve