what is the root word for release? what is the prefix and how does the prefix change the meaning?

Question

It is driving me nuts.. the word is not re-lease(as re-rent) i think he root IS release.. 4th grade spelling homework. i think it is a mistake or wrong question, but if in case someone is smarter than me, please help!

Ms. Sue · Accepted Answer

I agree. The root is release.

Writeacher · Answer

Try using http://www.etymonline.com to look up words and find their roots, prefixes, etc.

Release:
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=release&searchmode=none
(Read the first two entries here.)

aron · Answer

what is the word for release

Camille · Answer

Same here, with 5th grade homework. At first I thought the root word would be "lease", but I guess not.

Migue Pereira · Answer

Um dose anyone have the answer? 5th grade homework :<

Kelly · Answer

The ants😡

Devin · Answer

At first I thought it was lease but guess not sorry 5th grade homework I hate it lol 🤣🤣🤣

Lola · Answer

I hate 5th grade homework :(

me duh · Answer

oof LOL

me duh · Answer

So? Whats the root of release? Me and my friend need the answer

Anonymous · Answer

The root of release is release because lease isn't a word(i think) and Re means again or back.

Anonymous 2 · Answer

Hi everybody! I have the root of release.

clammy sammy · Answer

WHAT IS THE ANSWER?????!! P.S. I hate 5th grade homework too. >:( TELL US ANONYMOUS 2

myra · Answer

im a 5th grader to dont worry ik how u feel

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WHAT IS THE ANSWER

ELIZABERTH · Answer

What is the prefix and root of release?! 5th grade homework be harddd!!!