deliverance
Translation
deliverance, rescue, liberation
Examples
They prayed for deliverance from their suffering.
They prayed for deliverance from their suffering.
The hero's arrival meant deliverance for the captives.
The hero's arrival meant deliverance for the captives.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) rescue from (sth.) They prayed for deliverance from their suffering.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rescue, liberation, release; Antonyms: captivity, bondage
Etymology
From Old French 'délivrer' (to set free) + '-ance' (noun suffix). 'de-' (away) + 'livrer' (to hand over), literally 'to hand away' from danger.
Memory Tips
Think of a special 'delivery' that rescues you from a bad situation.