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to liberate
01
to set someone free from a situation that restricts their thinking or actions
Transitive: to liberate sb from sth
Examples
Her travels liberated her from the narrow views of her hometown.
The book sought to liberate readers from conventional ways of thinking.
02
to free someone or something from oppression or captivity
Transitive: to liberate a person or animal
Examples
The army sought to liberate the oppressed people from the tyrannical regime.
The activists worked tirelessly to liberate animals from inhumane conditions in the factory farm.
03
to help someone break free from strict social rules
Transitive: to liberate sb
Examples
The movement aimed to liberate people from outdated views on relationships.
She worked to liberate women from traditional roles and expectations.
04
to release gas, energy, or other substances through a chemical or physical process
Transitive: to liberate energy or substance
Examples
The reaction liberated heat as the chemicals mixed.
The fire liberates energy by breaking down the fuel.
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