delivers

Gets it there

Delivers is the act of bringing something to its destination.

A courier delivers packages; a pitcher delivers the ball to home plate.

The word extends to fulfilling promises or expectations: She always delivers on her commitments.

To deliver a speech or verdict is to present it formally.

In childbirth, a doctor delivers the baby, or a mother delivers.

Someone who delivers the goods produces the expected results.

shipping

parcel

Wrapped item for shipping

mail · freight · cargo · dispatch · carrier · tracking · express · overnight · drone · distribution

communicates

speech

Oral communication ability

lecture · sermon · verdict · news · pitch · address · oration · monologue · eulogy · briefing

fulfills

promise

Commitment to act

outcome · performance · execution · completion · achievement · accomplishment · realization · implementation · success · fruition

childbirth

baby

Very young child

newborn · birth · maternity · cesarean · contractions · umbilical · placenta · breech · epidural · forceps

reliable

consistent

Not varying or contradicting

unfailing · steadfast · guaranteed · punctual · on-time · predictable · faithful · quality · efficient · professional

throws

pitch

Frequency of sound

  • ballSpherical plaything or gala
  • strikeForceful impact or stoppage
  • fastballMaximum-speed baseball throw

curveball · slider · knockout · blow · punch · haymaker · uppercut · jab · hook · impact

Categories
Opposites
physical transfer/transportation

deliverscollects

Gathers and keeps

picks up · retrieves · receives · gathers · takes back

fulfillment of promises/expectations

deliversfails

Does not succeed

disappoints · falls short · underperforms · reneges · defaults

release vs. retention

deliverswithholds

Refuses to release

retains · keeps · holds back · confines · detains

Phrases
Family

deliver, delivery, delivered, delivering, deliverer, deliverance, redeliver, undeliverable, deliverers

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G