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Emancipate

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Historical Significance

Understand 'emancipate' often relates to significant historical events and movements for freedom.

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'Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation aimed to emancipate Southern slaves.'
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Metaphoric Use

'Emancipate' can be used metaphorically to describe freeing from non-physical restraints like habits.

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'Self-help books claim to emancipate individuals from their fears.'
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