Liberate
ˈlɪbəreɪt
Definitions
To release someone or something from confinement, captivity, or oppression.
ˈlɪbəreɪt
To set someone or something free.
The prisoners were liberated after the war ended.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're helping a kitten escape from a box. To liberate means to set something free, whether it's a country from an enemy, or yourself from feeling shy. When you liberate something, you're giving it its freedom!
👶 For kids: To set someone or something free from being trapped or controlled.
More Examples
The rescue team worked tirelessly to liberate the hostages.
She felt liberated after finally quitting her job.
How It's Used
"The army liberated the city from enemy control."
"Therapy can help liberate you from your fears."
From Latin *liberare* meaning 'to set free,' from *liber* meaning 'free.'
Used extensively in historical accounts of wars and revolutions.
Memory tip
Think of a *library* – a place where you can *liberate* yourself from ignorance by reading books.
Word Origin
"to set free"