deliver
gb/dɪlˈɪvɚ/ us/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
A2
Английски
~ 1600
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
A2
action
1
Bring and hand over
To take something to someone and give it to them.
Модел на употреба:
to deliver [something] to [someone/place]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deliver' with 'send'. 'Send' focuses on starting the process, while 'deliver' means bringing it to the destination.
Синоними
bring (More general; does not imply a service or formal delivery.)
Антоними
collect (Means to go and get something rather than take it somewhere.)
Колокации
deliver a package
|deliver goods
|deliver mail
|deliver an order
Теми
daily life
|business
|logistics
|daily_life
|communication
|transportation
Примери
- The courier will deliver the package by noon.
- They deliver fresh fruit to our office every week.
- The store delivers free of charge within the city.
- Can you deliver this letter to her?
- Food will be delivered to your door.
Примери за учащи
- I will deliver the book to you tomorrow.
- The man delivered a box to my house.
- She delivers milk every morning.
- We deliver food to old people.
- Please deliver this letter to the teacher.
Глагол
B1
action
2
Give a speech or performance
To speak or perform in front of people in a planned way.
Модел на употреба:
to deliver [a speech/performance/message]
Честа грешка:
Some learners say 'say a speech'; correct is 'give' or 'deliver a speech'.
Синоними
present (Common in business and academic contexts; slightly more formal.)
Антоними
withhold (To keep information or a message instead of giving it.)
Колокации
deliver a speech
|deliver a lecture
|deliver a presentation
Теми
communication
|public speaking
|education
|arts_entertainment
Примери
- She delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
- The actor delivered his lines perfectly.
- He delivered a lecture on climate change yesterday.
- The president will deliver a televised address tonight.
Примери за учащи
- She delivered a speech to the class.
- He delivered a talk about animals.
- The teacher delivered a lesson about history.
- The singer delivered a great song.
Глагол
B2
action
3
Achieve what is promised
To do what you said you would do, or make what was expected happen.
Модел на употреба:
to deliver [results/promise/service]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this with physical delivery; here it means meeting expectations.
Синоними
fulfill (Implies carrying out obligations, often formal.)
Антоними
fail (Not succeed in doing what was promised.)
Колокации
deliver results
|deliver on a promise
|deliver quality
Теми
business
|performance
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Our team must deliver results by the end of the quarter.
- The company failed to deliver on its promises.
- She always delivers excellent service.
- The new model delivers better performance than the old one.
Примери за учащи
- He delivers good work every time.
- The shop delivers what it promises.
- They did not deliver good results.
- She delivers on her promise.
Глагол
B2
action
4
Help give birth
To help when a baby or young animal is born.
Модел на употреба:
to deliver [a baby/puppy/etc.]
Честа грешка:
Some learners think 'deliver' here means 'bring' in general, but it is specific to childbirth.
Синоними
assist in childbirth (More formal and explicit medical description.)
Антоними
abort (End a pregnancy before birth.)
Колокации
deliver a baby
|deliver twins
Теми
health
|family
|animals
|body
Примери
- The doctor has delivered hundreds of babies.
- She was delivered by a midwife at home.
- The vet delivered six puppies last night.
Примери за учащи
- The doctor delivered the baby safely.
- A nurse delivered the baby at home.
- The vet delivered three kittens.
Глагол
B2
action
5
Throw or hit skillfully
To throw or hit something towards someone or something with skill or strength.
Модел на употреба:
to deliver [a blow/ball/strike]
Синоними
strike (Focuses more on the action of hitting than delivering it skillfully.)
Антоними
miss (Fail to hit the target.)
Колокации
deliver a punch
|deliver a blow
|deliver a ball
Теми
sports
|violence
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The boxer delivered a powerful punch to his opponent's jaw.
- She delivered the ball straight into the net.
- He delivered the final blow that ended the fight.
Примери за учащи
- The player delivered the ball into the goal.
- He delivered a strong kick.
- She delivered a hit to his arm.
Граматика
Речникова форма
deliver
IPA
GB/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
US/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
Срички и ударение
de - liv - er (3 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (liv)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: deliver
- 3rd Person Singular: delivers
- Present Participle: delivering
- Past: delivered
Семейство думи
Forms
delivers
verb
delivering
verb
delivered
verb
Core family
delivery
noun A2
Related words
deliverer
noun
Advanced or less common
deliverable
adjective B2
deliverance
noun
Изрази
deliver on
1/dɪlˈɪvɚ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Fulfill promise or expectation
To do what you said you would do, or what people expect you to do.
Примери
- The team needs to deliver on its promises.
- She always delivers on her commitments.
deliver oneself of
1/dɪlˈɪvɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf əv/
fixed phrase
formal
Formally express an opinion/statement
To say something in a formal way, especially an opinion or statement.
Примери
- He delivered himself of several criticisms during the meeting.
- She delivered herself of a long speech about policy.
deliver the goods
1/dɪlˈɪvɚ ðə ɡˈʊdz/
idiom
informal
Provide what is needed/expected successfully
To do what is needed or expected very well.
Примери
- We hired him because we knew he could deliver the goods.
- This phone really delivers the goods when it comes to battery life.
deliver up
1/dɪlˈɪvɚ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
formal
Formally hand over something/someone
To give something or someone to another person, often because you have to by law or rule.
Примери
- The rebels were forced to deliver up their weapons.
- He delivered up the documents when asked by the court.