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US/dɪˈlɪv.ər/
UK/dɪˈlɪv.ə/
to take goods or letters to a place; also to give a speech or do what you promised
In context
The restaurant can deliver your food in thirty minutes.
The minister delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.
The government failed to deliver on its promises.
Words that go with deliver
verb + noun
- deliver a packageThe courier delivered the package this morning.
- deliver a speechShe delivered a speech to the graduates.
- deliver resultsThe new manager quickly delivered results.
verb + preposition
- deliver toWe deliver to all districts of the city.
- deliver onHe always delivers on his promises.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They will deliver me the goods tomorrow.Correct: They will deliver the goods to me tomorrow.