Unleash

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈliːʃ/

Definitions of unleash

verb to release or set free

Example Sentences

A1 The dog unleashed a loud bark when the doorbell rang.

A2 The magician will unleash a series of tricks during the performance.

B1 The company plans to unleash a new marketing campaign next month.

B2 The coach decided to unleash their star player in the second half of the game.

C1 The artist's latest exhibit will unleash a wave of controversy in the art world.

C2 The scientist's discovery has the potential to unleash a revolution in the field of medicine.

Examples of unleash in a Sentence

formal The company plans to unleash its new marketing campaign next week.

informal I can't wait to unleash my new recipe on my friends at the potluck.

slang I'm going to unleash my sick dance moves at the party tonight.

figurative She unleashed a torrent of emotions during the therapy session.

Grammatical Forms of unleash

• past tense: unleashed
• plural: unleashes
• comparative: more unleashed
• superlative: most unleashed
• present tense: unleash
• future tense: will unleash
• perfect tense: has unleashed
• continuous tense: is unleashing
• singular: unleash
• positive degree: unleash
• infinitive: to unleash
• gerund: unleashing
• participle: unleashing

Origin and Evolution of unleash

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unleash' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'onlæscan' meaning to release from a leash or restraint.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unleash' has evolved to not only mean physically releasing something from a leash or restraint but also metaphorically referring to allowing something powerful or intense to be released or expressed.