deliver
gb/dɪlˈɪvɚ/ us/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
A2
English
~ 1600
kézbesít, elvisz, kiszállít, beszédet tart, előad, teljesít, beváltja az ígéretét, eredményt hoz, világra segít, szülést vezet le, ütést mér, bevisz, hálóba küld
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to deliver [something] to [someone/place]
The courier will deliver the package by noon.
A futár délig kézbesíti a csomagot.
They deliver fresh fruit to our office every week.
Minden héten kiszállítanak friss gyümölcsöt az irodánkba.
The store delivers free of charge within the city.
Can you deliver this letter to her?
Food will be delivered to your door.
Learner examples
I will deliver the book to you tomorrow.
Holnap elviszem neked a könyvet.
The man delivered a box to my house.
A férfi egy dobozt hozott a házamhoz.
She delivers milk every morning.
We deliver food to old people.
Please deliver this letter to the teacher.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deliver' with 'send'. 'Send' focuses on starting the process, while 'deliver' means bringing it to the destination.
Meaning
Bring and hand over
Collocations
deliver a package
|deliver goods
|deliver mail
|deliver an order
Synonyms
bring (More general; does not imply a service or formal delivery.)
Antonyms
collect (Means to go and get something rather than take it somewhere.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|logistics
|daily_life
|communication
|transportation
Definition
To take something to someone and give it to them.
To take something to a person or place and hand it over to them.
VERB
B1
2
előad
B1
Usage pattern:
to deliver [a speech/performance/message]
She delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
Inspiráló beszédet tartott a konferencián.
The actor delivered his lines perfectly.
A színész tökéletesen adta elő a szövegét.
He delivered a lecture on climate change yesterday.
The president will deliver a televised address tonight.
Learner examples
She delivered a speech to the class.
Beszédet tartott az osztály előtt.
He delivered a talk about animals.
Előadást tartott az állatokról.
The teacher delivered a lesson about history.
The singer delivered a great song.
Common mistake:
Some learners say 'say a speech'; correct is 'give' or 'deliver a speech'.
Meaning
Give a speech or performance
Collocations
deliver a speech
|deliver a lecture
|deliver a presentation
Synonyms
present (Common in business and academic contexts; slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
withhold (To keep information or a message instead of giving it.)
Themes
communication
|public speaking
|education
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To speak or perform in front of people in a planned way.
To formally give a speech, lecture, or performance to an audience.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to deliver [results/promise/service]
Our team must deliver results by the end of the quarter.
A csapatunknak a negyedév végéig eredményeket kell hoznia.
The company failed to deliver on its promises.
A cég nem váltotta be az ígéreteit.
She always delivers excellent service.
The new model delivers better performance than the old one.
Learner examples
He delivers good work every time.
Mindig jó munkát végez.
The shop delivers what it promises.
Az üzlet teljesíti, amit ígér.
They did not deliver good results.
She delivers on her promise.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with physical delivery; here it means meeting expectations.
Meaning
Achieve what is promised
Collocations
deliver results
|deliver on a promise
|deliver quality
Synonyms
fulfill (Implies carrying out obligations, often formal.)
Antonyms
fail (Not succeed in doing what was promised.)
Themes
business
|performance
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To do what you said you would do, or make what was expected happen.
To do what was promised or expected, or produce the promised result.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to deliver [a baby/puppy/etc.]
The doctor has delivered hundreds of babies.
Az orvos már több száz gyermeket segített világra.
She was delivered by a midwife at home.
Őt egy szülésznő segítette világra otthon.
The vet delivered six puppies last night.
Learner examples
The doctor delivered the baby safely.
Az orvos épségben segítette világra a babát.
A nurse delivered the baby at home.
Egy nővér segítette világra a babát otthon.
The vet delivered three kittens.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'deliver' here means 'bring' in general, but it is specific to childbirth.
Meaning
Help give birth
Collocations
deliver a baby
|deliver twins
Synonyms
assist in childbirth (More formal and explicit medical description.)
Antonyms
abort (End a pregnancy before birth.)
Themes
health
|family
|animals
|body
Definition
To help when a baby or young animal is born.
To help a woman or animal give birth to a baby or young.
VERB
B2
5
Usage pattern:
to deliver [a blow/ball/strike]
The boxer delivered a powerful punch to his opponent's jaw.
A bokszoló erős ütést mért ellenfele állkapcsára.
She delivered the ball straight into the net.
Egyenesen a hálóba küldte a labdát.
He delivered the final blow that ended the fight.
Learner examples
The player delivered the ball into the goal.
A játékos a kapuba küldte a labdát.
He delivered a strong kick.
Bevitt egy erős rúgást.
She delivered a hit to his arm.
Meaning
Throw or hit skillfully
Collocations
deliver a punch
|deliver a blow
|deliver a ball
Synonyms
strike (Focuses more on the action of hitting than delivering it skillfully.)
Antonyms
miss (Fail to hit the target.)
Themes
sports
|violence
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To throw or hit something towards someone or something with skill or strength.
To throw, hit, or send something towards a target with force or skill, especially in sports or fighting.
Grammar
Dictionary form
deliver
IPA
GB/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
US/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
Syllables & stress
de - liv - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (liv)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: deliver
- 3rd Person Singular: delivers
- Present Participle: delivering
- Past: delivered
Word family
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
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The rebels were forced to deliver up their weapons.
- He delivered up the documents when asked by the court.