deliver

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/dɪˈlɪv.ə(ɹ)/]

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Senses

1. deliver (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To set free from restraint or danger.

Example: The hostage was delivered from her captors and thus preserved from any danger.

2. deliver (verb) — sense 2

Definition: Senses having to do with birth.: To assist in the birth of.

Example: the doctor delivered the baby

3. deliver (verb) — sense 3

Definition: Senses having to do with birth.: To assist (a female) in bearing, that is, in bringing forth (a child).

Example: the duchess was delivered of a son

4. deliver (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Capable, agile, or active.

Example: Therefore my policy and advice shall be this: That about the dead time of the night, when our enemies be most quiet at rest, there shall issue from us a number of the most deliverest soldiers to assault their camp; who shall give the assault right secretly, even directly against the entry of the camp, which is almost invincible.

Structure of the word

Roots:

h₁lewdʰ (Proto-Indo-European)

Connections

Roots: h₁lewdʰ

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