Delivers

Delivers is the third-person singular present tense of the verb deliver. The core sense is to bring and hand over something to a recipient, or to provide or convey something, such as a service, value, or result. It can also mean to present or produce something for use or consideration. The form is used with a wide range of direct objects, including packages, messages, presentations, performances, or outcomes.

Common uses appear in several domains. In logistics and commerce, to deliver means to bring goods to a customer or location, or to complete a service such as home delivery. In business language, deliver often means to fulfill commitments or achieve promised results, as in “deliver on expectations.” In communication and events, to deliver a speech, keynote, sermon, or demonstration is to present it effectively. In life events and law, to deliver a baby or to deliver a verdict or judgment are standard phrases. In sports, notably cricket, a deliver(y) is the act of bowling the ball to the batter.

Etymology traces the word to Old French livrer, from Latin liberare “to set free.” Grammatically, delivers is the present simple form used with third-person singular subjects; other forms include deliver, delivered, and delivering. Related terms include delivery (the act or result of delivering) and deliverable (capable of being delivered). Common collocations include deliver results, deliver the package, and deliver on promises.