The difference between Deliver and Free

When used as verbs, deliver means to set free from restraint or danger, whereas free means to make free.

Free is also noun with the meaning: ..

Free is also adverb with the meaning: without needing to pay.

Free is also adjective with the meaning: unconstrained. not imprisoned or enslaved. unconstrained by timidity or distrust generous.

check bellow for the other definitions of Deliver and Free

  1. Deliver as a verb:

    To set free from restraint or danger.

    Examples:

    "'deliver a captive from the prison"

    "synonyms free liberate release"

  2. Deliver as a verb (process):

    To do with birth. To assist in the birth of. To assist (a female) in bearing, that is, in bringing forth (a child). To give birth to.

    Examples:

    "the doctor delivered the baby"

    "the duchess was delivered of a son"

    "the doctor is expected to deliver her of a daughter tomorrow"

    "she delivered a baby boy yesterday"

  3. Deliver as a verb:

    To free from or disburden of anything.

  4. Deliver as a verb:

    To bring or transport something to its destination.

    Examples:

    "'deliver a package;  deliver the mail"

  5. Deliver as a verb:

    To hand over or surrender (someone or something) to another.

    Examples:

    "'deliver the thief to the police"

  6. Deliver as a verb (intransitive, informal):

    To produce what was expected or required.

  7. Deliver as a verb:

    To express in words or vocalizations, declare, utter, or vocalize.

    Examples:

    "'deliver a speech"

  8. Deliver as a verb:

    To give forth in action or exercise; to discharge.

    Examples:

    "to deliver a blow"

  9. Deliver as a verb:

    To discover; to show.

  10. Deliver as a verb (obsolete):

    To admit; to allow to pass.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Francis Bacon"

  11. Deliver as a verb (medicine):

    To administer a drug.

  1. Free as an adjective (social):

    Unconstrained. Not imprisoned or enslaved. Unconstrained by timidity or distrust Generous; liberal. Clear of offence or crime; guiltless; innocent. Without obligations. Thrown open, or made accessible, to all; to be enjoyed without limitations; unrestricted; not obstructed, engrossed, or appropriated; open; said of a thing to be possessed or enjoyed. Not arbitrary or despotic; assuring liberty; defending individual rights against encroachment by any person or class; instituted by a free people; said of a government, institutions, etc. With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification. Intended for release, as opposed to a checked version.

    Examples:

    "He was given free rein to do whatever he wanted."

    "synonyms: unconstrained unfettered unhindered"

    "ant constrained restricted"

    "a free man"

    "ant bound enslaved imprisoned"

    "synonyms: unreserved frank communicative"

    "He's very free with his money."

    "'free time"

    "a free school"

    "This is a free country."

    "OpenOffice is [[free software free software]]."

    "synonyms: libre"

    "ant proprietary"

  2. Free as an adjective (by extension, chiefly, advertising slang):

    Obtainable without any payment. complimentary

    Examples:

    "The government provides free health care."

    "synonyms: free of charge gratis"

    "Buy a TV to get a free DVD player!"

  3. Free as an adjective (abstract):

    Unconstrained. Unconstrained by relators. Unconstrained by quantifiers. Unconstrained of identifiers, not bound. That can be used by itself, unattached to another morpheme.

    Examples:

    "the free group on three generators"

    "<math>z</math> is the free variable in <math>\forall x\exists y:xy=z</math>."

    "ant bound"

    "synonyms: unbound"

    "ant bound"

  4. Free as an adjective (physical):

    Unconstrained. Unobstructed, without blockages. Unattached or uncombined. Not currently in use; not taken; unoccupied. Not attached; loose.

    Examples:

    "the drain was free'"

    "synonyms: clear unobstructed"

    "ant blocked obstructed"

    "a free radical"

    "synonyms: loose unfastened Thesaurus:loose"

    "You can sit on this chair; it's free."

    "In this group of mushrooms, the gills are free."

  5. Free as an adjective:

    Without; not containing (what is specified); exempt; clear; liberated.

    Examples:

    "We had a wholesome, filling meal, free of meat.&emsp; I would like to live free from care in the mountains."

    "synonyms: without"

  6. Free as an adjective (dated):

    Ready; eager; acting without spurring or whipping; spirited.

    Examples:

    "a free horse"

  7. Free as an adjective (dated):

    Invested with a particular freedom or franchise; enjoying certain immunities or privileges; admitted to special rights; followed by of.

  8. Free as an adjective (UK, legal, obsolete):

    Certain or honourable; the opposite of base.

    Examples:

    "'free service;&emsp; free socage"

    "rfquotek Burrill"

  9. Free as an adjective (legal):

    Privileged or individual; the opposite of common.

    Examples:

    "a free fishery;&emsp; a free warren"

    "rfquotek Burrill"

  1. Free as an adverb:

    Without needing to pay.

    Examples:

    "I got this bike free."

    "synonyms: for free for nothing"

  2. Free as an adverb (obsolete):

    Freely; willingly.

  1. Free as a verb (transitive):

    To make free; set at liberty; release; rid of that which confines, limits, embarrasses, or oppresses.

  1. Free as a noun (Australian rules football, Gaelic football):

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  2. Free as a noun:

    free transfer

  3. Free as a noun (hurling):

    The usual means of restarting play after a foul is committed, where the non-offending team restarts from where the foul was committed.

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