liberalize
lib·er·al·ize
verb \ˈli-b(ə-)rə-ˌlīz\lib·er·al·izedlib·er·al·iz·ing
Definition of LIBERALIZE
transitive verb
: to make liberal or more liberal
intransitive verb
: to become liberal or more liberal
— lib·er·al·i·za·tion \ˌli-b(ə-)rə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
— lib·er·al·iz·er \ˈli-b(ə-)rə-ˌlī-zər\ noun
Examples of LIBERALIZE
- The country's immigration policies have begun to liberalize.
First Known Use of LIBERALIZE
1774
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