Deliverance

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪvərəns/

Definitions of deliverance

noun a formal or authoritative utterance

Example Sentences

A1 The hero's deliverance from the dragon was celebrated by the villagers.

A2 The deliverance of the package was delayed due to bad weather.

B1 The deliverance of justice was finally achieved after a long legal battle.

B2 The political leader promised deliverance from poverty and corruption during the election campaign.

C1 The religious ceremony symbolized spiritual deliverance and enlightenment.

C2 The novel explored themes of personal deliverance and redemption through self-discovery.

Examples of deliverance in a Sentence

formal The deliverance of the package was scheduled for tomorrow.

informal The delivery guy will drop off the package tomorrow.

slang The package will be dropped off tomorrow.

figurative The deliverance of justice was long overdue.

Grammatical Forms of deliverance

• past tense: delivered
• plural: deliverances
• comparative: more deliverance
• superlative: most deliverance
• present tense: deliver
• future tense: will deliver
• perfect tense: have delivered
• continuous tense: is delivering
• singular: deliverance
• positive degree: deliverance
• infinitive: to deliver
• gerund: delivering
• participle: delivered

Origin and Evolution of deliverance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deliverance' originated from Old French 'delivrer' and Latin 'deliberare', meaning to set free or liberate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'deliverance' has retained its core meaning of liberation or rescue, but has also come to be associated with spiritual salvation and redemption in various contexts.