Definitions and Examples of free, liberate, unrestrain
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
After serving his sentence, he was finally free to start a new life.
To set someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
Example
The soldiers fought to liberate their country from the enemy's occupation.
unrestrain
To remove or loosen restraints or restrictions on something or someone.
Example
The party atmosphere unrestrained everyone's inhibitions and they danced until dawn.
Key Differences: free vs liberate vs unrestrain
- 1Free implies the absence of any constraints or limitations.
- 2Liberate is used when someone or something is released from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
- 3Unrestrain is used when something or someone is freed from restraints or restrictions.
Effective Usage of free, liberate, unrestrain
- 1Legal Context: Use liberate in legal contexts to describe the release of prisoners or captives.
- 2Personal Growth: Use free to describe the feeling of being unburdened or liberated from emotional or mental constraints.
- 3Creative Writing: Use unrestrain to describe the release of creativity or imagination.
Remember this!
The antonyms of cohibit have distinct meanings. Free implies the absence of constraints, liberate is used when someone or something is released from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression, and unrestrain is used when something or someone is freed from restraints or restrictions. These antonyms can be used in legal contexts, personal growth, and creative writing.
