liberate
word
Definition
To set someone or something free from a situation, place, or feeling that limits them. It is often used for freeing people or countries, but can also mean freeing thoughts or emotions.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; common in historical, political, and emotional contexts. Collocates with 'liberate a country', 'liberate the people', or 'liberate your mind'. Avoid using for trivial, everyday situations.
Spanish: liberarPortuguese (BR): libertar - liberarPortuguese (PT): libertar - liberarChinese (Simplified): 解放 - 释放Chinese (Traditional): 解放 - 釋放Hindi: मुक्त करनाArabic: يحرّر - يطلق سراحBengali: মুক্ত করা - স্বাধীন করাRussian: освободить - освободить (эмоции)Japanese: 解放するVietnamese: giải phóng - làm tự doKorean: 해방하다 - 자유롭게 하다Turkish: özgürleştirmek - serbest bırakmakUrdu: آزاد کرنا - رہائی دیناIndonesian: membebaskan
Example Sentences
We must liberate the animals from the cages.
basic
She tried to liberate herself from fear.
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The revolution finally liberated the country after years of struggle.
natural
Reading new books can liberate your imagination.
natural
He wants to liberate his mind from old habits.
natural
The soldiers helped to liberate the city.
basic