The difference between Deliver and Rid

When used as verbs, deliver means to set free from restraint or danger, whereas rid means to free (something) from something else.

Rid is also adjective with the meaning: released from an obligation, problem, etc. (usually followed by ).

check bellow for the other definitions of Deliver and Rid

Deliver as a verb:

To set free from restraint or danger.

Examples:

"'deliver a captive from the prison"

"synonyms free liberate release"
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"
Deliver as a verb:

To free from or disburden of anything.
Deliver as a verb:

To bring or transport something to its destination.

Examples:

"'deliver a package;&emsp; deliver the mail"
Deliver as a verb:

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

Examples:

"'deliver the thief to the police"
Deliver as a verb (intransitive, informal):

To produce what was expected or required.
Deliver as a verb:

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

Examples:

"'deliver a speech"
Deliver as a verb:

To give forth in action or exercise; to discharge.

Examples:

"to deliver a blow"
Deliver as a verb:

To discover; to show.
Deliver as a verb (obsolete):

To admit; to allow to pass.

Examples:

"rfquotek Francis Bacon"
Deliver as a verb (medicine):

To administer a drug.

Rid as an adjective:

Released from an obligation, problem, etc. (usually followed by ).

Examples:

"I’m glad to be rid of that stupid nickname."

Rid as a verb (transitive):

To free (something) from something else.

Examples:

"We're trying to rid the world of poverty."