to deliver

Examples

• All

• The pitcher delivers the ball with precision, striking out the opposing player.

• He sets his feet and delivers a fast pitch that the batter swings at and misses.

• Drop back, settle, deliver the perfect throw.

  American Underdog (2021)

• Riley delivers high for a ball.

  The Perfect Game (2009)

• Gates takes the sign, checks the runner at first and delivers.

  Angels in the Outfield (1994)

• With a quick windmill, I delivered the ball straight to the catcher's glove.

  Fiction book (2002)

• Pedro delivers, the ball is lined over Bellhorn 's head into right center field.

  Fever Pitch (2005)

• After a quick glance at the catcher, he delivers the pitch right down the middle.

Synonyms

P

to pitch

vsto deliver

163 2.3

To throw a card in a card game to help decide the trump suit

is the pitcher's specific throw aimed at a baseball batter

S

to sling the ball

vsto deliver

• Informal

3.4

To throw the ball quickly and casually

is the pitcher's controlled baseball throw rather than a quick casual toss

Idioms

D

to deliver the goods

• Informal

4 3.9

To do what was promised and get the expected result

D

to deliver the message to Garcia

• US

9.7

To start and finish a task without needing instructions or help

Phrasal Verbs

D

to deliver a speech

• Formal

8 3.3

To give a formal talk to an audience

D

to deliver results

• Jargon

3 3.7

Achieve the needed goal at work or in projects

D

to deliver package

3 2.0

To take a package to a person or place and give it to them

How Fast

to hurl

53 3.6

to deliver

• Jargon

15 5.6

pitch

171 2.5

lob

10 4.4

Surface Forms

Etymology