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/dɪˈlɪvərd/
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It describes the act of handing something over to its recipient, the successful completion of a task, or the freeing of someone from danger.
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Examples

  • Our team delivered the project ahead of schedule.
  • The software update delivered new features.
  • The priest delivered the congregation from fear.
  • The athlete's run delivered a personal best.
  • They delivered the news early in the morning.

Similar words

rescued
extricated
dispatched
handed over
outstanding
transported
saved
shipped
conveyed
accomplished

Meanings

Hand over to a recipient

verb
business
neutral
To bring or give something to the person it is intended for.

Usage

Use delivered for past actions of handing over something to its recipient.

Examples

  • The courier delivered the package to my doorstep.
  • She delivered the speech with confidence.
  • They delivered the news early in the morning.
  • The software update delivered new features.
  • Our team delivered the project ahead of schedule.

Common mistakes

The past form is often misused or the third‑person -s is dropped.
IncorrectCorrect
He delivering the package yesterday. He delivered the package yesterday.
She deliver the mail. She delivered the mail.
I will delivered the report tomorrow. I will deliver the report tomorrow.

Similar words

handed over
sent
dispatched
conveyed
transported
shipped
brought

Achieve expected performance

adjective
business
neutral
Describing something that has successfully met or exceeded expectations.

Usage

Use delivered to praise a result that meets expectations.

Examples

  • The final report delivered beyond our expectations.
  • His performance delivered on all the promised metrics.
  • The new smartphone delivered impressive battery life.
  • The campaign delivered strong brand awareness.
  • The athlete's run delivered a personal best.

Common mistakes

It is often confused with the verb form or used for ongoing actions.
IncorrectCorrect
The product is delivered. The product was delivered on time.
The performance delivered well. The performance was impressive.
The results delivered were impressive. The results were impressive.

Similar words

successful
effective
accomplished
impressive
outstanding
stellar
exceptional

Free from danger

verb
everyday
neutral
To rescue or set free someone from a threatening situation.

Usage

Use delivered when describing a rescue or liberation.

Examples

  • The firefighters delivered the trapped families from the burning building.
  • The doctor delivered the baby safely.
  • The negotiator delivered the hostages unharmed.
  • The priest delivered the congregation from fear.
  • The hero delivered the kingdom from tyranny.

Common mistakes

It is sometimes used for unrelated actions or the object is wrong.
IncorrectCorrect
The doctor delivered the patient. The doctor delivered the baby.
The soldiers delivered the prisoners. The soldiers rescued the prisoners.
The fire delivered the building. The fire destroyed the building.

Similar words

rescued
saved
freed
liberated
released
extricated
emancipated

Usage

Choose delivered for past actions of handing over items, for praising a performance that meets expectations, or for describing a rescue or release.

Common mistakes

Using delivered for present actions, such as “He delivered the speech now”, or for ongoing performance, is incorrect.

Etymology

From Middle English deliveren, from Old French delivrer, ultimately from Latin deliberare ‘set free, hand over’.

FAQ

What does delivered mean when talking about a package?

It means the package has been handed over to the recipient.

How is delivered used as an adjective to praise performance?

It describes something that has met or exceeded expectations.

Can delivered refer to rescuing someone?

Yes, it can describe freeing or saving someone from danger.

Is delivered the past tense of deliver?

Yes, it is the simple past and past participle of the verb deliver.

What is the origin of the word delivered?

It comes from Middle English deliveren, from Old French delivrer, ultimately from Latin deliberare.

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