0%

liberalize

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 liberalize word

  • noun liberalize Remove or loosen restrictions on (something, typically an economic or political system). 1
  • intransitive verb liberalize become more liberal 1
  • transitive verb liberalize make sth more liberal 1
  • verb liberalize When a country or government liberalizes, or liberalizes its laws or its attitudes, it becomes less strict and allows people more freedom in their actions. 0
  • verb liberalize to make or become liberal 0
  • verb liberalize (Transitive Verb) to make liberal, free. 0

Information block about the term

Origin of liberalize

First appearance:

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

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Liberalize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

liberalize 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 about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

liberalize usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for liberalize

verb liberalize

  • 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 liberalize

verb liberalize

  • tighten — make more snug or secure

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?