/ Dictionary / Index D deliver: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: de•liv•er Pronunciation: (di-liv'ur), [key] — v.t. to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients: to deliver mail; to deliver a package. to give into another's possession or keeping; surrender: to deliver a prisoner to the police; to deliver a bond. to bring (votes) to the support of a candidate or a cause. to give forth in words; utter or pronounce: to deliver a verdict; to deliver a speech. to give forth or emit: The oil well delivers 500 barrels a day. to strike or throw: to deliver a blow. to set free or liberate: The Israelites were delivered from bondage. to release or save: Deliver me from such tiresome people! to assist (a female) in bringing forth young: The doctor delivered her of twins. to assist at the birth of: The doctor delivered the baby. to give birth to:a.m. She delivered twins at 4 to disburden (oneself&hasp;) of thoughts, opinions, etc. to make known; assert. —v.i. to give birth. to provide a delivery service for goods and products: The store delivers free of charge. to do or carry out as promised: an ad agency known for delivering when a successful campaign is needed. —adj. agile; quick. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: deliver (Thesaurus) Delius deliverable Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language