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Meaning of delivery
The act of giving or supplying something, especially goods or services, to a person or place.
Etymology of delivery
The word "delivery" comes from the Old French word "delivrance", which is derived from the verb "delivrer", meaning "to set free" or "to release"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "release from captivity" or "liberation"
Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the act of supplying or providing goods or services
Synonyms
shipment
transport
conveyance
consignment
freight
cargo
distribution
dispatch
forwarding
carriage
transmission
transfer
handover
surrender
relinquishment
release
liberation
issue
supply
provision
presentation
submission
surrendering
yielding
handing over
giving
providing
furnishing
equipping
outfitting
endowment
bestowal
donation
gift
presentation
introduction
Definitions
- The act of delivering or supplying something, especially goods or services
- * The process of giving birth, especially in relation to the position or presentation of the baby
- * A formal speech or lecture, especially one that is part of a series or course
Usage Examples
- The company specializes in fast and reliable delivery of packages across the country
- * The doctor was present at the delivery of the baby
- * The professor gave a thought-provoking delivery on the topic of climate change
Antonyms
withholding
retention
holding
keeping
storing
hoarding
concealing
hiding
secreting
suppression
restraint
prohibition
taboo
rejection
refusal
denial
dismissal
abandonment
desertion
forsaking
relinquishing