deliver

(dĭ-lĭvˈər)

1. To bring or transport to the proper place or recipient; distribute: deliver groceries; deliver the mail.
2. To surrender (someone or something) to another; hand over: delivered the criminal to the police.
3. To secure (something promised or desired), as for a candidate or political party: campaign workers who delivered the ward for the mayor.
4. To throw or hurl: The pitcher delivered the ball.
5. To strike (a blow).
6. To express in words; declare or utter: deliver a lecture.
7. a. To give birth to: She delivered a baby boy this morning.
   b. To assist (a woman) in giving birth: The doctor delivered her of twins.
   c. To assist or aid in the birth of: The midwife delivered the baby.
8. To give forth or produce: The oil well delivered only 50 barrels a day.
9. To set free, as from misery, peril, or evil: deliver a captive from slavery. See Synonyms at save¹.

1. To produce or achieve what is desired or expected; make good: The senator delivered on her pledge. He is a manager who just can't seem to deliver.
2. To give birth: She expects to deliver in late August.

Related Forms:

• de·livˌer·a·bilˈi·ty noun

• de·livˈer·a·ble adjective

• de·livˈer·er noun