English · Culture & Society
liberate
/ˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/
[/ˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/]
to set free
Advancedverb
Definition
To liberate is to set someone or something free from constraint or oppression. Speakers describe ideas that liberate the mind.
Example
New tools can liberate workers from dull tasks.
New tools can liberate workers from dull tasks.
Etymology
From Latin 'liberare', meaning to free.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on freedom, technology, and social change.