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redeliver

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //ˌriːdɪˈlɪvər//

KK: /rɪˈdɪlɪvər/

transitive verb
Definition

To send or bring something to a person again after it was previously delivered.


Example

The company will redeliver the package if it was not received the first time.


Tense Forms

Past: redelivered

Past Participle: redelivered


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you receive that package I sent you last week?
Sloth B
No, it didn't arrive, so I think they need to redeliver it.
Sloth A
That's annoying! I hope they can redeliver it soon.
Sloth B
Yeah, I really want to see what's inside.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
return
reissue
resend
Antonyms
withhold
retain
keep
Root Explanation

Redeliver → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "deliver" (from Old French *delivrer*, meaning to set free or hand over). The word "redeliver" means to deliver something again or to hand it over once more.

Memory Tip

Think of doing the action of 'delivering' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'deliver' means to hand over.

Visually Confused Words
predeliver
predelivery
deliver
reliever
redivert
receiver
delivery
relive
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