WordCmp.com

pass on vs deliver

deliver vs pass on

pass on and deliver both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pass on No No Yes No
deliver No No Yes No
As verbs, deliver is a hyponym of pass on; that is, deliver is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass on:
  • pass on: transmit information
  • deliver: pass down
As verbs, deliver is a hyponym of pass on; that is, deliver is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass on:
  • pass on: place into the hands or custody of
  • deliver: to surrender someone or something to another
pass on (verb) deliver (verb)
transmit information cause to be born
cause to be distributed deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense pass down
give to or transfer possession of utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)
place into the hands or custody of bring to a destination, make a delivery
transmit (knowledge or skills) throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball
refer to another person for decision or judgment 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 pass on and deliver

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.