delivered

word · lemma: deliver

/dɪˈɫɪvɝd/
di-LIV-urd
/dɪlˈɪvəd/
di-LIV-uhd

Definition

Past form of "deliver." It means someone brought something to the right person or place, or successfully gave a speech, message, or performance.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for packages and mail: "The order was delivered." It is also common with speeches and lines: "She delivered a great speech" or "He delivered the joke perfectly." In passive sentences, it usually focuses on the result, not the person who did it.

Example Sentences

The pizza was delivered in twenty minutes.

basic

The letter was delivered this morning.

basic

She delivered a short speech at school.

basic

My package finally got delivered, so I can stop checking the tracking page.

natural

He delivered the joke so well that everyone laughed immediately.

natural

She really delivered during the presentation, even though she was nervous before it started.

natural