delivered
word · lemma: deliver
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.
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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.
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