deliver: meaning and definitions

To bring or transport to the proper place or recipient; distribute: deliver groceries; deliver the mail.

To surrender (someone or something) to another; hand over: delivered the criminal to the police.

To secure (something promised or desired), as for a candidate or political party: campaign workers who delivered the ward for the mayor.

To throw or hurl: The pitcher delivered the ball.

To strike (a blow).

To express in words; declare or utter: deliver a lecture.

To give birth to: She delivered a baby boy this morning.

To assist (a woman) in giving birth: The doctor delivered her of twins.

To assist or aid in the birth of: The midwife delivered the baby.

To give forth or produce: The oil well delivered only 50 barrels a day.

To set free, as from misery, peril, or evil: deliver a captive from slavery. See Synonyms at save1.

To produce or achieve what is desired or expected; make good: The senator delivered on her pledge. He is a manager who just can't seem to deliver.

To give birth: She expects to deliver in late August.

deliver (oneself) of To pronounce; utter: Before leaving I delivered myself of a few choice comments.