deliver
gb/dɪlˈɪvɚ/ us/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
A2
Английский
~ 1600
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
A2
action
1
Bring and hand over
To take something to someone and give it to them.
Модель употребления:
to deliver [something] to [someone/place]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deliver' with 'send'. 'Send' focuses on starting the process, while 'deliver' means bringing it to the destination.
Синонимы
bring (More general; does not imply a service or formal delivery.)
Антонимы
collect (Means to go and get something rather than take it somewhere.)
Коллокации
deliver a package
|deliver goods
|deliver mail
|deliver an order
Темы
daily life
|business
|logistics
|daily_life
|communication
|transportation
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to deliver [a speech/performance/message]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners say 'say a speech'; correct is 'give' or 'deliver a speech'.
Синонимы
present (Common in business and academic contexts; slightly more formal.)
Антонимы
withhold (To keep information or a message instead of giving it.)
Коллокации
deliver a speech
|deliver a lecture
|deliver a presentation
Темы
communication
|public speaking
|education
|arts_entertainment
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to deliver [results/promise/service]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with physical delivery; here it means meeting expectations.
Синонимы
fulfill (Implies carrying out obligations, often formal.)
Антонимы
fail (Not succeed in doing what was promised.)
Коллокации
deliver results
|deliver on a promise
|deliver quality
Темы
business
|performance
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to deliver [a baby/puppy/etc.]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners think 'deliver' here means 'bring' in general, but it is specific to childbirth.
Синонимы
assist in childbirth (More formal and explicit medical description.)
Антонимы
abort (End a pregnancy before birth.)
Коллокации
deliver a baby
|deliver twins
Темы
health
|family
|animals
|body
Примеры
- The doctor has delivered hundreds of babies.
- She was delivered by a midwife at home.
- The vet delivered six puppies last night.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to deliver [a blow/ball/strike]
Синонимы
strike (Focuses more on the action of hitting than delivering it skillfully.)
Антонимы
miss (Fail to hit the target.)
Коллокации
deliver a punch
|deliver a blow
|deliver a ball
Темы
sports
|violence
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The player delivered the ball into the goal.
- He delivered a strong kick.
- She delivered a hit to his arm.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
deliver
IPA
GB/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
US/dɪlˈɪvɚ/
Слоги и ударение
de - liv - er (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (liv)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: deliver
- 3rd Person Singular: delivers
- Present Participle: delivering
- Past: delivered
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The rebels were forced to deliver up their weapons.
- He delivered up the documents when asked by the court.