Liberate (verb)

  1. To set free, particularly from oppression or captivity.
  2. To release from some constraint or restriction.
  3. To free or release from some kind of restriction, control, or obligation.

Origin:

From middle english liberaten, from old french liberater, from latin liberare ("to set free"), from liber ("free") from proto-indo-european *leyp- ("to cling, adhere, stick").

Examples:

  1. The government was able to liberate the country from the dictator's rule.
  2. The rebels were able to liberate the city from the occupying forces.
  3. The hostages were liberated after a daring rescue mission.
  4. The new law will liberate people from the burden of taxes.
  5. The therapy sessions helped liberate her from her fears.
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