Kilo Lingo

/dɪˈlɪvə/

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Translation

To take letters, food or goods to the place where someone is waiting for them.

Word origin

From Old French delivrer, from Latin liberare, meaning to set free.

Origin
Latin
Root
liberare
English cognates
liberate, delivery

Grammar

Verb typeregular (deliver, delivers, delivered)

Examples

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"Deliver" means to bring goods to the place people are waiting.

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"Deliver something to somewhere" is the usual pattern.

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"Delivered" is the past form.

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This word is part of lesson 23.