Free and Gained

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Free verb - To set free (as from slavery or confinement).

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Gained is an antonym for free.

Nearby Words: freely, freed

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Free is an antonym for gained in acquire topic.

Nearby Words: gain, gaining, gainer

In one episode, a little homeless girl who gained possession of a genie named Eden who became Genie's Love Interest had every intention to free her.

Source: Freeing The Genie
Averted with Fay, the "monotone female voice" on the Numbers Station, who has apparently recently gained sentience and only wants to be free.

Source: Podcast / Welcome to Night Vale
The Samurai Jack episode "The Tale of X-9" is told from the point of view of a robot that gained sentience and free will.

Source: Lower-Deck Episode

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