Emancipate

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Historical SignificancePlay
Understand 'emancipate' often relates to significant historical events and movements for freedom. Slide'Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation aimed to emancipate Southern slaves.'
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'Emancipate' can be used metaphorically to describe freeing from non-physical restraints like habits. Slide'Self-help books claim to emancipate individuals from their fears.'