Synonyms for liberate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : lib-uh-reyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɪb əˌreɪt

Top 10 synonyms for liberate

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Définition of liberate

Origin : 1620s, from Latin liberatus, past participle of liberare "set free," from liber "free" (see liberal). Meaning "to free an occupied territory from the enemy" (often used ironically) is from 1942. Related: Liberated; liberating.

verb give freedom

Example sentences :

I want to liberate Englishmen so far as I can from the tyranny of Shakespeare's greatness.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

As it was, he attempted to liberate a people which did not feel its slavery.
Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

In 1808 a corps of 10,000 men destined to liberate Portugal was placed under his charge.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

You wish me to liberate David Rossi and leave you to deal with him?
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

Liberate their conscience from the materialism by which it is weighed down.
Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting

Not as adept as you in turning heaven and earth to liberate an innocent man.
Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams

It could liberate us two from this cave before it was too late.
Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer

The first thing to do was not to liberate you but to get you into his keeping.
Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad

He fell back, and with the bar Ralph set to work to liberate himself.
Extract from : « For the Liberty of Texas » by Edward Stratemeyer

I mentioned that I would attempt to liberate it if ever there was need?
Extract from : « Invaders from the Infinite » by John Wood Campbell

Antonyms for liberate

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