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Delivered Meaning: Hand Over or Give a Speech? (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：hand over (delivered)

delivered 🔊

/dɪˈlɪvərd/

To bring something to a place or person, often as part of a service.

hand over 🔊

➕

/hænd ˈoʊvər/

To bring and give something to a recipient, typically as part of a delivery service.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Prefix 'de-' (thoroughly) + stem 'livre' (free) = hand over. Past tense suffix -ed.

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'de-liver' – imagine handing over a liver (funny image).

📖 Example

The new book I ordered online was delivered to my home this morning. 🔊 The new book I ordered online was delivered to my home this morning.

🔗 Collocations

deliver a package – To bring a package to someone's address.

deliver goods – To transport and hand over merchandise.

deliver mail – To bring postal items to recipients.

🔄 Synonyms

hand over (v.) – To give something to someone, especially after being asked.

bring (v.) – To carry something to a place or person.

transport (v.) – To move goods or people from one place to another.

🚫 Antonyms

receive (v.) – To get something from someone.

keep (v.) – To retain possession of something.

withhold (v.) – To refuse to give something.

🌱 Derivatives

delivery (n.) – The act of bringing goods or services to a place.

deliverer (n.) – A person who delivers something.

deliverable (adj.) – Capable of being delivered.

📖 Cultural Story

Originating from Latin 'deliberare' (to free), evolved through Old French 'delivrer'. Modern use: logistics and public speaking.

Meaning 2：give a speech (delivered)

delivered 🔊

/dɪˈlɪvərd/

To give a speech or performance in front of an audience.

Delivered speech scene with teacher presenting to students

give a speech 🔊

➕

/ɡɪv ə spiːtʃ/

To present or perform something, such as a speech, lecture, or ceremony, in front of an audience.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The student delivered an excellent presentation about climate change in class. 🔊 The student delivered an excellent presentation about climate change in class.

🔗 Collocations

deliver a speech – To give a formal talk to an audience.

deliver a presentation – To present information or ideas to a group.

deliver a lecture – To give an educational talk, especially at a university.

🔄 Synonyms

present (v.) – To show or offer something for others to see or consider.

give (v.) – To perform or utter (a speech, performance, etc.).

perform (v.) – To carry out an action or presentation in front of an audience.

🌱 Derivatives

delivery (n.) – The manner or style of giving a speech.

deliverer (n.) – A person who gives a speech or performance.