Liberate
(verb)
- To set free, particularly from oppression or captivity.
- To release from some constraint or restriction.
- 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:
- The government was able to liberate the country from the dictator's rule.
- The rebels were able to liberate the city from the occupying forces.
- The hostages were liberated after a daring rescue mission.
- The new law will liberate people from the burden of taxes.
- The therapy sessions helped liberate her from her fears.