liberate

/ˈlɪb.ə.ɹeɪt/verb
Middle School
1

To release from slavery: to manumit.

2

To release from servitude or unjust rule.

3

To release from restraint or inhibition.

4

To release from chemical bonds or solutions.

5

To acquire from an enemy during wartime, used especially of cities, regions, and other population centers.

6

To acquire from another by theft or force: to steal, to rob.

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