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