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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.
Examples
The negotiator delivered the hostages unharmed.
The firefighters delivered the trapped families from the burning building.
The athlete's run delivered a personal best.
The courier delivered the package to my doorstep.
His performance delivered on all the promised metrics.
Similar words
released
liberated
transported
shipped
effective
saved
rescued
conveyed
sent
handed over
Meanings
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.
Similar words
handed over
sent
dispatched
conveyed
transported
shipped
brought
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.
Similar words
rescued
saved
freed
liberated
released
extricated
emancipated
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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