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liberate

/ˈlɪbəreɪt/
English Definition
v. set free
中文释义
解放,使自由
Example Sentence

The discovery of insulin helped liberate millions of diabetic patients from the constant threat of coma.

胰岛素的发现帮助数百万糖尿病患者摆脱了昏迷的持续威胁。

Synonyms
free release emancipate
Antonyms
imprison enslave
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
liber(free)+ate(verb).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “liberate”?

  1. A Set free
  2. B To change the appearance to hide identity
  3. C Stop temporarily
  4. D To make someone feel awkward or ashamed
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A — Set free. “liberate” means set free.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “set free”?

  1. A liberate
  2. B disguise
  3. C interrupt
  4. D embarrass
Show answer

A — liberate. “liberate” means set free.

Common questions about “liberate”

What does “liberate” mean?

liberate — set free. In Chinese: 解放,使自由.

How do you pronounce “liberate”?

liberate is pronounced /ˈlɪbəreɪt/.

How is “liberate” used in a sentence?

The discovery of insulin helped liberate millions of diabetic patients from the constant threat of coma. (胰岛素的发现帮助数百万糖尿病患者摆脱了昏迷的持续威胁。)

What are synonyms for “liberate”?

free, release, emancipate — all close in meaning to liberate (set free).

What is the opposite of “liberate”?

imprison, enslave — each the opposite of liberate (set free).

Is “liberate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. liberate is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “liberate”?

liber(free)+ate(verb).

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