deliver
gb/dɪlˈɪvɚ/ us/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 1600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A2
action
1
Bring and hand over
To take something to someone and give it to them.
Patrón de uso:
to deliver [something] to [someone/place]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deliver' with 'send'. 'Send' focuses on starting the process, while 'deliver' means bringing it to the destination.
Sinónimos
bring (More general; does not imply a service or formal delivery.)
Antónimos
collect (Means to go and get something rather than take it somewhere.)
Colocaciones
deliver a package
|deliver goods
|deliver mail
|deliver an order
Temas
daily life
|business
|logistics
|daily_life
|communication
|transportation
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Verbo
B1
action
2
Give a speech or performance
To speak or perform in front of people in a planned way.
Patrón de uso:
to deliver [a speech/performance/message]
Error frecuente:
Some learners say 'say a speech'; correct is 'give' or 'deliver a speech'.
Sinónimos
present (Common in business and academic contexts; slightly more formal.)
Antónimos
withhold (To keep information or a message instead of giving it.)
Colocaciones
deliver a speech
|deliver a lecture
|deliver a presentation
Temas
communication
|public speaking
|education
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Verbo
B2
action
3
Achieve what is promised
To do what you said you would do, or make what was expected happen.
Patrón de uso:
to deliver [results/promise/service]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with physical delivery; here it means meeting expectations.
Sinónimos
fulfill (Implies carrying out obligations, often formal.)
Antónimos
fail (Not succeed in doing what was promised.)
Colocaciones
deliver results
|deliver on a promise
|deliver quality
Temas
business
|performance
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He delivers good work every time.
- The shop delivers what it promises.
- They did not deliver good results.
- She delivers on her promise.
Verbo
B2
action
4
Help give birth
To help when a baby or young animal is born.
Patrón de uso:
to deliver [a baby/puppy/etc.]
Error frecuente:
Some learners think 'deliver' here means 'bring' in general, but it is specific to childbirth.
Sinónimos
assist in childbirth (More formal and explicit medical description.)
Antónimos
abort (End a pregnancy before birth.)
Colocaciones
deliver a baby
|deliver twins
Temas
health
|family
|animals
|body
Ejemplos
- The doctor has delivered hundreds of babies.
- She was delivered by a midwife at home.
- The vet delivered six puppies last night.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The doctor delivered the baby safely.
- A nurse delivered the baby at home.
- The vet delivered three kittens.
Verbo
B2
action
5
Throw or hit skillfully
To throw or hit something towards someone or something with skill or strength.
Patrón de uso:
to deliver [a blow/ball/strike]
Sinónimos
strike (Focuses more on the action of hitting than delivering it skillfully.)
Antónimos
miss (Fail to hit the target.)
Colocaciones
deliver a punch
|deliver a blow
|deliver a ball
Temas
sports
|violence
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The player delivered the ball into the goal.
- He delivered a strong kick.
- She delivered a hit to his arm.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
deliver
AFI
GB/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
US/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
Sílabas y acento
de - liv - er (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (liv)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: deliver
- 3rd Person Singular: delivers
- Present Participle: delivering
- Past: delivered
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- The rebels were forced to deliver up their weapons.
- He delivered up the documents when asked by the court.