Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stand and deliver

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.45 in modern English

Syllables: stand and de-liv-er
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To command a victim to hand over their valuables, traditionally used by a highwayman.

Example Sentences

"Stand and deliver! Your money or your life!"
"As I was going over the far famed Kerry mountains I met with Captain Farrell and his money he was counting. I first produced my pistol, and then produced my rapier. Said stand and deliver, or the devil he may take ye life!"

Inflected Forms

stands and delivers (present, singular) standing and delivering (participle, present) stood and delivered (participle, past) stood and delivered (past)

Phrases

hands up reach for the sky stick 'em up your money or your life

Frequently Paired Words

hands up reach for the sky stick 'em up your money or your life

Questions

What does stand and deliver mean?: To command a victim to hand over their valuables, traditionally used by a highwayman.

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