deliver a message — send information
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
to give someone a piece of information, either by speaking, writing, or using technology.
Say it like a native
Textbook Kindly convey this communication to her.
Native Can you give her a message?
'Convey this communication' is formal; in speech you 'give' or 'pass on' a message.
Pattern: deliver a/the message (to someone)
In use
- Could you deliver a message to Sarah and let her know the meeting is at 3 p.m.?communication
- In my previous job, I often had to deliver messages from my manager to other departments, which helped improve my communication skills.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ Can you deliver her a message?
✓ Can you pass her a message?
'Deliver a message' is fine in writing, but 'deliver her a message' sounds off — use 'give / pass'.
Common collocations
deliver a message— a clear, the, an important, to
Don't confuse it
‘Deliver a message’ is more formal than ‘pass on a message’ and is often used in work or official situations.