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Meaning of Liberate
The primary meaning of the word "Liberate" is to set someone or something free from a state of oppression, confinement, or restriction.
Definitions
- To set someone free from a state of oppression, confinement, or restriction
- * To free someone or something from a particular constraint, obligation, or difficulty
- * To give someone the power or freedom to think, behave, or act in a particular way
Etymology of Liberate
The word "Liberate" comes from the Latin word "liberare", which means "to set free"
It is derived from "liber", meaning "free", and the suffix "-are", which forms a verb
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of setting someone or something free
Example Uses
- The prisoners were liberated by the rebel forces
- * The new policy aims to liberate small businesses from excessive regulations
- * The artist's use of color and light helped to liberate her creativity
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