Words / B1

di-LIV-uh/dɪˈlɪvə/

To deliver is to take goods, letters, or a message to someone: deliver a parcel / a speech. Bring is everyday and less official; send is from your side, not the arrival. Deliver on a promise means do what you said. Delivery is the noun. A common error is “deliver to me the box” — use deliver the box to me, or the shop delivers.

Meaning

To take goods, letters, or a message to a person or place.

Examples

• “The postman delivered the parcel this morning.”
• “The supermarket delivers twice a week.”
• “He delivered a short speech at the prize-giving.”

Good to know

deliver a parcel / a speech. deliver something to someone. Keep a promise: deliver on. Noun: delivery.

Near in meaning

bring

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