Reading Theme:
Deliver: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：bring to a place (deliver)
deliver
/dɪˈlɪvər/
v.
To bring something like a package, letter, or food to a person or place.
bring to a place
➕
/brɪŋ tuː ə pleɪs/
v.
To carry and hand over a physical item to a specific destination or recipient.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'de-' (down, away) + 'liberare' (to free, release).
💡 Mnemonic
Think: A DEeply helpful deLIVERy person brings you a package and REleases it to you.
📖 Example
The friendly courier will deliver your new book to your doorstep tomorrow morning.
The kind delivery person will bring your new book directly to your home entrance in the morning.
🔗 Collocations
deliver a package – To transport and hand over a parcel
deliver the goods – To provide the promised results or items
home delivery – A service that brings products directly to one's residence
🔄 Synonyms
distribute (v.) – To give out items to several people or places
transport (v.) – To carry goods or people from one place to another
convey (v.) – To transport or carry something to a place
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
delivery (n.) – The act of bringing goods or letters to a person or place
deliverable (n./adj.) – Something that can be provided as a product of work; capable of being delivered
📖 Cultural Story
Evolved from Latin 'liberare' (to set free), through Old French 'delivrer' (to free, hand over). This core sense of 'releasing something to its intended recipient' underpins both physical delivery and abstract performance.
Meaning 2：give a speech (deliver)
deliver
/dɪˈlɪvər/
v.
To give a speech, presentation, or performance in front of other people.
give a speech
➕
/gɪv ə spiːtʃ/
v.
To formally present information, a performance, or a promise to an audience.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She practiced for weeks to confidently deliver her presentation in front of the whole class.
She rehearsed repeatedly to ensure she could present her report with assurance to the entire class.
🔗 Collocations
deliver a speech – To give a formal talk to an audience
deliver a performance – To execute an act, play, or musical piece for spectators
deliver on a promise – To fulfill what one has pledged to do
🔄 Synonyms
present (v.) – To show or offer something for others to consider
perform (v.) – To carry out an action or task, especially in front of others
articulate (v.) – To express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently
🚫 Antonyms
withdraw (v.) – To remove or take back an offer or statement
🌱 Derivatives
delivery (n.) – The manner or style of speaking or presenting
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