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delivering

Pronunciation: [dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ]

Word

Context: "transportation"

(verb) to bring something to a specific place or person. When you take a package or message to someone, you are delivering it.

Example

The delivery person is delivering a package to our house right now.

Example

They are not delivering our pizza because the restaurant is closed.

Example

Is the mailman delivering the letters today?

Context: "performance"

(verb) to present or give a speech, message, or performance to an audience. It’s like when someone tells a story, a speech, or sings in front of people.

Example

She is delivering a wonderful speech about kindness at the school assembly.

Example

He wasn't delivering his message clearly, and many people were confused.

Example

What message are you delivering to the audience today?

Context: "childbirth"

(verb) to help a baby be born. When a mother is bringing a baby into the world, doctors and nurses are involved in delivering the baby.

Example

The doctor was delivering a baby when the phone rang.

Example

Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to be there for delivering her baby.

Example

Is the nurse helping with delivering the baby?

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