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- pronunciation:
- rih
lis
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
releases, releasing, released |
| definition 1: |
to set free.
We released the tadpoles into the pond.The landlord would not release him from his contract.
- synonyms:
- emancipate, liberate, loose
- antonyms:
- check, detain, hold, jail, restrain
- similar words:
- deliver, discharge, dismiss, excuse, let off, pardon, rescue, untie
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| definition 2: |
to let go of or loosen.
He released the handle.- synonyms:
- loose, loosen, undo, unfasten
- antonyms:
- bind, clasp, grasp, grip, hold, seize
- similar words:
- detach, drop, spring, untie
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| definition 3: |
to allow to be shown, sold, or published.
The police department released photos of the suspects.When was Elvis Presley's first record released?- similar words:
- circulate, distribute, publish
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| related words: |
alleviate, burst, emit, exempt, expel, forfeit, heave, pour, relax, sack, save, spare, transmit, yield |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or process of releasing.
His family celebrated his release from prison.- synonyms:
- freeing, liberation
- antonyms:
- arrest, grip
- similar words:
- relief
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| related words: |
discharge, escape, freedom, news, outlet, pardon |
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