verb
deliver
To help a baby be born.
The midwife delivers the baby safely.
Etymology
Old French delivrer meant to set free. Childbirth applies that release image to bringing the baby out and relieving the mother of the pregnancy through birth.
More examples
- She delivered twins at the hospital.
- The doctor has delivered many babies.
- The team was delivering the infant when the power failed.
Forms
deliver · delivers · delivered · delivering