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deliver vs expel

expel vs deliver

deliver and expel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deliver No No Yes No
expel No No Yes No
As verbs, expel is a hypernym of deliver; that is, expel is a word with a broader meaning than deliver:
  • deliver: hand over to the authorities of another country
  • expel: force to leave or move out
Other hypernyms of deliver include kick out, throw out.
deliver (verb) expel (verb)
cause to be born eliminate (a substance)
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) cause to flee
pass down force to leave or move out
utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.) remove from a position or office
bring to a destination, make a delivery
throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball
to surrender someone or something to another
relinquish possession or control over
carry out or perform
hand over to the authorities of another country
free from harm or evil
save from sins
Difference between deliver and expel

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