CEFR C1

deliverance

noun

Meaning

The act of being rescued or set free from a dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant situation.

Examples

The community celebrated the deliverance of the hostages after weeks of negotiations.
Many spiritual traditions speak of seeking divine deliverance from suffering and evil.

Synonyms: rescue, salvation, liberation, emancipation

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deliverance (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪvərəns/

Definition

The act of being rescued or set free from a dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant situation.

Examples

The community celebrated the deliverance of the hostages after weeks of negotiations.
Many spiritual traditions speak of seeking divine deliverance from suffering and evil.
The sudden rain brought deliverance to the parched crops and relieved the farmers' anxiety.

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