DELIVER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

Example: The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students

Categories: Talk, Speak, Utter, Mouth, Verbalize, Verbalise

Part of speech: Verb

bring to a destination, make a delivery

Example: our local super market delivers

Categories: Bring, Get, Convey, Fetch

Part of speech: Verb

utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)

Example: The students delivered a cry of joy

Categories: Utter, Emit, Let out, Let loose

Part of speech: Verb

save from sins

Part of speech: Verb

carry out or perform

Example: deliver an attack", "deliver a blow; The boxer drove home a solid left

Categories: Give

Part of speech: Verb

throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball

Example: The pitcher delivered the ball

Categories: Throw

The word "deliver" comes from Latin dē. It started in Old French delivrer. Then it appeared in Middle English deliveren.

This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!