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liberative

lib·er·ate
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lib-uh-reyt]
    • /ˈlɪb əˌreɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lib-uh-reyt]
    • /ˈlɪb əˌreɪt/

Definitions of liberative word

  • verb with object liberative to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage. 1
  • verb with object liberative to free (a nation or area) from control by a foreign or oppressive government. 1
  • verb with object liberative to free (a group or individual) from social or economic constraints or discrimination, especially arising from traditional role expectations or bias. 1
  • verb with object liberative to disengage; set free from combination, as a gas. 1
  • verb with object liberative Slang. to steal or take over illegally: The soldiers liberated a consignment of cigarettes. 1

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Origin of liberative

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin līberātus (past participle of līberāre to free), equivalent to līberā- verb stem + -tus past participle suffix. See liberal, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Liberative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

liberative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

liberative usage trend in Literature

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