/liβeˈɾaɾ/
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Translation
to free, to release, to liberate
Word origin
From Latin liberare ('to set free'), from liber ('free'). The same root gives English 'liberate' and 'liberty'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- liberare
- English cognates
- liberate, liberty
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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They decided to release the prisoners that very night.
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The army fought to liberate the city.
estrés.
Doing exercise helps me to release stress.
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We are going to release the animals back into the wild.
almacenes.
The company wants to free up space in its warehouses.
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