liberate
Translation
to liberate, to free, to release
Examples
The army liberated the city.
The army liberated the city.
This invention liberated people from hard labor.
This invention liberated people from hard labour.
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, set free; Antonyms: enslave, imprison, oppress
Etymology
From Latin 'liberare' (to set free), from 'liber' (free).
Memory Tips
Connects to the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom. To 'liberate' is to give liberty.