liberate
1 of 1verb/ˈlɪ.ˌbɜ.reɪt/
Forms:liberates,liberating,liberated,liberated
1
to set someone free from a situation that restricts their thinking or actions
transitive- Her travels liberated her from the narrow views of her hometown.
- The book sought to liberate readers from conventional ways of thinking.
- The therapy helped him liberate his mind from past trauma.
- Education can liberate people from ignorance and open new possibilities.
- The act of speaking out liberated her from the fear of judgment.
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2
to free someone or something from oppression or captivity
transitive- The army sought to liberate the oppressed people from the tyrannical regime.
- The activists worked tirelessly to liberate animals from inhumane conditions in the factory farm.
- The hero's mission was to liberate the captured hostages from the enemy's stronghold.
- The rescue team liberated the hostages after a daring operation.
- The rescue team's primary goal was to liberate survivors trapped in the disaster-stricken area.
3
to help someone break free from strict social rules
transitive- The movement aimed to liberate people from outdated views on relationships.
- She worked to liberate women from traditional roles and expectations.
- The protest aimed to liberate individuals from rigid gender roles.
- The film aimed to liberate the audience by challenging conventional gender norms.
- She was liberated after abandoning societal expectations about her career and love life.
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4
to release gas, energy, or other substances through a chemical or physical process
transitive- The reaction liberated heat as the chemicals mixed.
- The fire liberates energy by breaking down the fuel.
- The decomposition of the plant material liberated carbon dioxide.
- The battery liberates energy when it is connected to a circuit.
- The chemical process liberates oxygen as a byproduct.