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