B1verbformalpoliticshistory
US/ˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/
UK/ˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/
to set a person, place or group free from control, danger or unfair rules
In context
Soldiers liberated the town after months of enemy control.
Working from home liberated her from a long, stressful commute.
The new law aims to liberate small businesses from heavy regulation.
Words that go with liberate
verb + preposition
- liberate fromThe program liberates women from poverty.
verb + noun
- liberate the cityAllied forces liberated the city in 1944.
- liberate prisonersTroops liberated the prisoners of the camp.
- liberate a countryThey fought to liberate their country from foreign rule.
- liberate the mindReading can liberate the mind.
verb + adjective
- feel liberatedI felt liberated after I quit my job.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
liberate toCorrect: liberate from
Incorrect:
was liberateCorrect: was liberated