deliver
UK: dɪˈlɪvə | US: dɪˈlɪvər
vt. to take goods, letters, etc. to a person or place
vt. to give a speech, performance, or official statement
vt. to rescue or set free (formal/archaic)
vi. to fulfill a promise or expectation
The word "deliver" traces back to Latin dēlīberāre (to set free), combining dē- (completely) + līberāre (to liberate). In Old French, it evolved into delivrer, emphasizing the act of handing over or releasing. Over time, English adopted it with dual meanings: physical transfer (e.g., delivering mail) and metaphorical liberation (e.g., delivering a speech or rescue). The core logic ties "freeing" an object (to its recipient) or a person (from constraints).
The courier will deliver the package by noon.
She delivered a powerful speech at the conference.
The hero vowed to deliver the villagers from danger.
The company failed to deliver on its promises.
The midwife helped deliver the baby safely.