Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

liberate

verb
/ˈlɪbəˌreɪt/
Definition
To set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or oppression.
Examples
  • The activists aimed to liberate the unjustly imprisoned individuals.
  • Many organizations work to liberate animals from cruel conditions.
  • The movement sought to liberate people from oppressive regimes.
Meaning
Liberate means to release someone or something from a state of confinement or bondage. It often implies granting freedom and independence.
Synonyms
  • free
  • release
  • emancipate
  • deliver
  • unshackle