enfranchise

/ɛnˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪz/verb
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1

To grant the privilege of voting to a person or group of people.

2

To grant municipal or parliamentary rights to an entity such as a city or constituency.

3

To grant freedom from slavery, duty or servitude.

4

to convert a copyhold estate into a freehold estate

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing