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Picking up or fetching something
Present participle for to bring or transport something to its destination
“I am crossing my fingers that the courier will finally deliver my parcel today.”
Present participle for to hand over or relinquish possession of
“Jack Walsh had only a few days to deliver the fugitive to the annoying bail bondsman.”
Present participle for to save, rescue, or set someone or something free from
“She prayed the bell would deliver her from this torment of having to speak in front of her class.”
Present participle for to state in a formal manner
“The chief executive is expected to deliver a formal speech on the future direction of the company.”
Present participle for to provide or produce (something promised or expected)
“We have been given a guarantee by the company that they will deliver the expected results.”
Present participle for to proceed or turn out in a specified or successful way
“After the last flop, we are hoping that the franchise will deliver with its next release.”
(of a blow, ball, or attack) Present participle for to launch or aim (something) towards a given target
“As a point guard, he instinctively knew where to deliver the ball to his teammates.”
Present participle for to assist in the birth of
“She was able to call her mother Carol, who turned midwife to help deliver baby Abigail.”
The action of dispensing, giving, or applying something
The act of inflicting or something inflicted
The giving of something to someone, especially as part of a formal ceremony
The action of unloading
The conveying of goods or passengers from one place to another
Providing psychological release through the open expression of strong emotions
The quality or feeling of freedom or alleviation from a burden
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