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as in to save
to free from the penalties or consequences of sin deliver us from evil

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as in to rescue
to remove from danger or harm the passengers waited for the rescue ship to come and deliver them

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as in to indulge
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly deeply dissatisfied with his dissolute lifestyle, he resolved to deliver himself over to the ways of the Lord

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How does the verb deliver contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of deliver are ransom, reclaim, redeem, rescue, and save. While all these words mean "to set free from confinement or danger," deliver implies release usually of a person from confinement, temptation, slavery, or suffering.

delivered his people from bondage

When can ransom be used instead of deliver?

The words ransom and deliver are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ransom specifically applies to buying out of captivity.

tried to ransom the kidnap victim

Where would reclaim be a reasonable alternative to deliver?

In some situations, the words reclaim and deliver are roughly equivalent. However, reclaim suggests a bringing back to a former state or condition of someone or something abandoned or debased.

reclaimed long-abandoned farms

When is it sensible to use redeem instead of deliver?

The synonyms redeem and deliver are sometimes interchangeable, but redeem implies releasing from bondage or penalties by giving what is demanded or necessary.

job training designed to redeem school dropouts from chronic unemployment

In what contexts can rescue take the place of deliver?

The words rescue and deliver can be used in similar contexts, but rescue implies freeing from imminent danger by prompt or vigorous action.

rescued the crew of a sinking ship

When could save be used to replace deliver?

Although the words save and deliver have much in common, save may replace any of the foregoing terms; it may further imply a preserving or maintaining for usefulness or continued existence.

an operation that saved my life

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of deliver Fisichella offered a special prayer for Francis from the altar before delivering the homily the pope had prepared. Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025 Rushdie had been scheduled Aug. 12, 2022, to deliver a talk about how the United States has been a safe haven for writers and other artists in exile at the Chautauqua Institution amphitheater. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Feb. 2025 The Pioneers delivered a strong 42-30 win to advance to a Class 6A Division II state semifinal on Friday, Feb. 21, at Sweetwater High School. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025 Whenever Western allies slow down delivering military aid, the cost can be measured in Ukrainian lives. Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deliver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliver
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  • Find even more tech deals at Walmart today, and keep on saving!
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
  • In addition, remote workers and people who are looking to save money have found benefits and freedom while living in a van.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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  • Chappy, the gray baby seal that was rescued from downtown New Haven, Conn., has died due to gastrointestinal issues.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Dozens of times a year, a governor will appeal to the president to be rescued from a disaster.
    Kelly McKinney, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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  • In fact, the deal’s toughest opponents argued that America had traded them away too soon: The pressure was working so well that if the U.S. had just kept it up, the Iranian regime might have permanently relinquished its entire nuclear program or, better yet, collapsed.
    Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Craig, who made his Bond debut in 2006's Casino Royale, relinquished his license to kill and retired his 007 with No Time to Die.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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  • The upper stage ended up exploding over the Atlantic Ocean, providing a dramatic sky show for people in the Turks and Caicos Islands and nearby areas.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The Context Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week entered its fourth year, with the U.S. previously providing billions in military and humanitarian support.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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  • However, another franchise mark is much more in the crosshairs for Werenski: His two assists on Saturday put him at 256 in his career, leaving him only two short of matching Rick Nash’s franchise record with the Blue Jackets.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
  • The heat will melt the wax and transfer it to the paper towels, leaving your carpet clean.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
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  • Maduro succeeded Hugo Chávez, after whom chavismo is named.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
  • In 2020, Just and her daughter Juliette launched the Poker Power platform to teach women and girls how to play the game, and how to use the lessons from poker to succeed professionally.
    Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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  • This diversity makes mezcal a deeply regional and artisanal product, closely tied to the land and the people who produce it.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The Signature itself produced a sturdy revival, in 2019, with a ferocious David Warshofsky as Weston, an alcoholic father who terrorizes his family, especially his grown son, Wesley, who learns to mimic him.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
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  • In a 2018 interview with Stereogum, after announcing their disbandment, Minus the Bear elaborated on their decision to call it quits at the time, citing an uptick in life events, spending time with their families, facing differing creative attitudes, and indulging the possibility of new paths.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2025
  • As Jaclyn tries to encourage (mock?) divorcee Laurie into having a fling at the resort with one of the staff members, Laurie is visibly torn between indulging her own desires and proving her friends’ pity to be misplaced.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Deliver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliver. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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