liberate
Translation
to free, to release, to set free
Examples
The army liberated the city from the invaders.
The army liberated the city from the invaders.
Technology can liberate us from tedious tasks.
Technology can liberate us from tedious tasks.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((from sth.)) to free (sb./sth.) from (sth.) The army liberated the city from the invaders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: free, release, emancipate; Antonyms: imprison, enslave, subjugate
Etymology
From Latin 'liberare' (to set free), from 'liber' (free).
Memory Tips
Think of the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom. To 'liberate' is to give liberty.