Synonyms for delivered


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dih-liv-er
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlɪv ər

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Définition of delivered

Origin :
  • c.1200, "save, rescue, set free, liberate," from Old French delivrer "to set free; remove; save, preserve; hand over (goods)," also used of childbirth, from Late Latin deliberare, from de- "away" (see de-) + Latin liberare "to free" (see liberal (adj.)).
  • Childbirth sense in English, "to bring (a woman) to childbirth," is from c.1300. Sense of "hand over, give, give up, yield" is c.1300. in English, which brings it in opposition to its root. Meaning "project, throw" is 1590s. Related: Delivered; delivering.
  • adj brought
Example sentences :
  • Festivals in honour of Zeus, because he delivered men from misfortunes and dangers.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The young Tory's first election address was delivered upon this occasion.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • On the 5th of February the king attended and delivered the speech from the throne in person.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • God had delivered him from the very tomb of death; why need I fear?
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • So this had to be delivered; but for the rest of it, and of the dinner, you must wait for my next telegram.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various
  • The bond was delivered to Fox, who tore it up and flung the pieces into the fire.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • "Why, I've delivered quite a lecture upon beauty," Miss Coleman said.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • He had accepted this errand, and had delivered the letters as in duty bound.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • My uncle was going home, and it was delivered to him just as he stepped into his chariot.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

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