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- [lib-er-uh-lahyz, lib-ruh-]
- /ˈlɪb ər əˌlaɪz, ˈlɪb rə-/
- /ˈlɪb.ər.əl.aɪz/
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- [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.
liberalise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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