Liberates Meaning in English

word · lemma: liberate

US

ˈɫɪˌbɝˌeɪt

LIH-buh-rayts

UK

lˈɪbəɹˌeɪts

LIB-uh-rayts

Definition

To set someone or something free from a situation, place, or feeling that limits them; to release from control or oppression.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal contexts, history, or literature. Common collocations: 'liberates a country,' 'liberates the mind.' Can refer to both physical freedom (from captivity) and psychological/emotional release.

• Spanish: libera - emancipa
• Portuguese (BR): liberta - emancipa
• Portuguese (PT): liberta - emancipa
• Chinese (Simplified): 解放 - 释放
• Chinese (Traditional): 解放 - 釋放
• Hindi: मुक्त करता है - आज़ाद करता है
• Arabic: يحرر - يطلق سراح
• Bengali: মুক্ত করে - মুক্তি দেয়
• Russian: освобождает
• Japanese: 解放する
• Vietnamese: giải phóng
• Korean: 해방하다
• Turkish: özgürleştirir - serbest bırakır
• Urdu: آزاد کرتا ہے
• Indonesian: membebaskan

Example Sentences

She liberates the bird from its cage.

basic

The medicine liberates him from pain.

basic

The army liberates the village.

basic

Art sometimes liberates people from their fears.

natural

She says traveling liberates her and gives her a fresh perspective.

natural

Humor often liberates a tense situation and brings people together.

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