noun
Uncommon
deliverance
dih-LIHV-ruhns
Deliverance (noun) means the act of being freed or rescued from danger, captivity, or hardship. Example: “The hostages described their release as a deliverance.”
noun
1
The act of being freed or rescued from danger, captivity, or hardship.
"The hostages described their release as a deliverance."
"The village saw the end of the drought as a deliverance."
2
The act of handing something over or bringing it to its destination.
"The deliverance of the verdict silenced the courtroom."
How to use deliverance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing set free or rescued from something bad — danger, captivity, hardship.
Common pairings
a deliverance from evil
pray for deliverance
deliverance from suffering
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Word forms
- Plural
- deliverances
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Etymology
From Old French deliverance, built from deliver plus the noun ending -ance.
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What does “deliverance” mean?
The word “deliverance” means the act of being freed or rescued from danger, captivity, or hardship. In plain terms, being set free or rescued from something bad — danger, captivity, hardship.
How do you pronounce “deliverance”?
“Deliverance” is pronounced dih-LIHV-ruhns (/dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “deliverance” in a sentence?
Here is “deliverance” used in a sentence: “The hostages described their release as a deliverance.”
What part of speech is “deliverance”?
“Deliverance” is a noun.
Where does the word “deliverance” come from?
The word “deliverance” comes from Old French. From Old French deliverance, built from deliver plus the noun ending -ance.
Is “deliverance” a common word?
“Deliverance” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “deliverance” have?
“Deliverance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of being freed or rescued from danger, captivity, or hardship.
