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- pronunciation:
- rih
lis
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
releases, releasing, released |
| definition 1: |
to liberate from confinement or other form of constraint, such as obligation or responsibility.
We released the small fish into the pond.The landlord would not release him from his contract.
- synonyms:
- emancipate, free, liberate, loose, unshackle
- antonyms:
- check, detain, hold, incarcerate, jail, restrain
- similar words:
- absolve, acquit, amnesty, deliver, discharge, dismiss, excuse, exonerate, extricate, let off, let out, pardon, rescue, untie
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| definition 2: |
to unfasten or let go of.
He released the handle.The little girl was reluctant to release her father's hand.- synonyms:
- loose, loosen, unbind, undo, unfasten
- antonyms:
- bind, clasp, clutch, grasp, grip, hold, seize
- similar words:
- detach, disengage, disentangle, drop, extricate, spring, unhook, untie
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| definition 3: |
to allow the publication, circulation, or sale of.
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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| definition 4: |
in law, to surrender or give up (a right or claim).
- synonyms:
- disclaim, renounce, waive
- similar words:
- forgo, relinquish, surrender
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| definition 5: |
to send forth or allow to escape.
Turning this valve releases the steam. |
| related words: |
absolve, alleviate, burst, emit, exempt, exhale, exhaust, expel, forfeit, heave, leak, pour, relax, respite, sack, save, spare, spring, terminate, transmit, trip, vent, yield |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of liberating from constraint.
His family celebrated his release from prison.- synonyms:
- emancipation, freeing, liberation
- antonyms:
- arrest, grip
- similar words:
- relaxation, relief, undoing
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| definition 2: |
an authorization to publish or circulate information.
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| definition 3: |
a news story or other piece prepared for publication in a newspaper or announcement on radio or television; press release.
- synonyms:
- news release, press release
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| definition 4: |
a device that allows a machine to start or stop.
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| definition 5: |
a document that surrenders a right or claim.
- synonyms:
- disclaimer, waiver
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| related words: |
catharsis, discharge, escape, excuse, expulsion, freedom, news, outlet, pardon |
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