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unleash

verb

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Meaning

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To release from a leash or restraint; to set free; to allow a powerful force or emotion to be expressed or exerted.

Example Sentence

The scientist was ready to unleash the full potential of the new discovery to solve the global energy crisis.

Usage Note

You can use "unleash" when something powerful, like an emotion, a force, or an animal, is suddenly set free or allowed to act without restraint. For instance, a storm can unleash its fury, or a speaker might unleash a passionate speech. It implies a strong and often sudden release.