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liberalise

lib·er·al·ize
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lib-er-uh-lahyz, lib-ruh-]
    • /ˈlɪb ər əˌlaɪz, ˈlɪb rə-/
    • /ˈlɪb.ər.əl.aɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lib-er-uh-lahyz, lib-ruh-]
    • /ˈlɪb ər əˌlaɪz, ˈlɪb rə-/

Definitions of liberalise word

  • noun liberalise Alternative spelling of liberalize. 1
  • verb liberalise (British) Alternative spelling of liberalize. 0

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Origin of liberalise

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; liberal + -ize

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Parts of speech for Liberalise

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

liberalise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for liberalise

verb liberalise

  • relax — to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax: to relax the muscles.
  • slacken — If something slackens or if you slacken it, it becomes slower, less active, or less intense.
  • loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
  • ease up — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
  • open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.

Antonyms for liberalise

verb liberalise

  • tighten — make more snug or secure

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