Definitions
There are 22 meanings of the word
Release.
How to pronounce release:
Def 1 US
Release - as a noun
Merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
Example: "A new release from the london symphony orchestra"
The act of liberating someone or something
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freeingliberationHypernyms (Closely Related)
accomplishmentachievementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A process that liberates or discharges something
Example: "There was a sudden release of oxygen"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actionactivitynatural actionnatural processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
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handoutpress releaseThe termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
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dischargedismissaldismissionfiringliberationsacksackingHypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusionendingterminationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Euphemistic expressions for death
Example: "Thousands mourned his passing"
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departureexitexpirationgoinglosspassingA legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
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acquittanceActivity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
Example: "She had no other outlet for her feelings"
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outletventA formal written statement of relinquishment
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dischargewaiverHypernyms (Closely Related)
relinquishingrelinquishmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
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tone endingHypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusionendingterminationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Release - as a verb
Release, as from one's grip
Example: "Let go of the door handle, please!"
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let golet go ofrelinquishHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Grant freedom to; free from confinement
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freeliberatelooseunlooseunloosenHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Let (something) fall or spill from a container
Example: "Turn the flour onto a plate"
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turnHypernyms (Closely Related)
channelchannelisechannelizetransfertransmittransportHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
Example: "Publish a magazine or newspaper"
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bring outissuepublishput outHypernyms (Closely Related)
airbarepublicisepublicizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Eliminate (a substance)
Example: "Combustion products are exhausted in the engine"
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dischargeejectexhaustexpelHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
Example: "Secrete digestive juices"
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secreteHypernyms (Closely Related)
exudateexudeoozeooze outtransudeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make (information) available for publication
Example: "Release the list with the names of the prisoners"
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freeHypernyms (Closely Related)
issuesupplyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Part with a possession or right
Example: "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"
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freegive uprelinquishresignHypernyms (Closely Related)
givehandpasspass onreachturn overHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The new album will have its release next month."
"The prisoner was granted an early release."
"The company announced the release of its latest software update."
"I can't wait for the release of the new movie."
"The release of tension in the room was palpable after the meeting ended."
Word Game Points
Is RELEASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, release is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RELEASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is RELEASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, release is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRELEASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is RELEASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, release is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRELEASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
