deliver

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From Middle English deliveren, from Anglo-Norman and Old French delivrer, from Latin dē + līberō (“to set free”).

Compare typologically dispatch, analyzable as dis- + impeach, from Latin impedicō (also akin to impede).

To set free from restraint or danger. The hostage was delivered from her captors and thus preserved from any danger.
To assist in the birth of. the doctor delivered the baby
formal To assist (a female) in bearing, that is, in bringing forth (a child). the duchess was delivered of a son
To give birth to. she delivered a baby boy yesterday
To free from or disburden of anything. Tully was long ere he could be delivered of a few verses, and those poor ones.
To bring or transport something to its destination. deliver a package
To hand over or surrender (someone or something) to another. deliver the thief to the police
informal, intransitive, transitive To produce what is expected or required. deliver on a promise
To express in words or vocalizations, declare, utter, or vocalize. deliver a speech
To give forth in action or exercise; to discharge. to deliver a blow
To discover; to show. I'll deliver myself your loyal servant.
To administer a drug.

rare Capable, agile, or active. Therefore my policy and advice shall be this: That about the dead time of the night, when our enemies be most quiet at rest, there shall issue from us a number of the most deliverest soldiers to assault their camp; who shall give the assault right secretly, even directly against the entry of the cam