liberalize

[ lib-er-uh-lahyz, lib-ruh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with or without object)

, lib·er·al·ized, lib·er·al·iz·ing.

liberalize

/ ˈlɪbərəˌlaɪz; ˈlɪbrə- /

lib·er·al·i·za·tion [lib-er-, uh, -lahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n, lib-r, uh, -], noun
lib·er·al·iz·er noun
o·ver·lib·er·al·ize verb overliberalized overliberalizing
un·lib·er·al·ized· adjective

First recorded in 1765–75; liberal + -ize

Sure, it wouldn't be easy; even Bassam suffers some setbacks on his quest to single-handedly liberalize Abbudin.

Thinking to liberalize it, he commenced to draw up a series of reforms or projects, which were ingenious, to say the least.

"Tell me about this primary," said Peter, concluding that abstract political philosophy was not the way to liberalize Dennis.

The provinces were encouraged to liberalize their franchise regulations, but not to abandon the prevailing electoral system.

Perhaps, also, it may sometimes have a contrary effect, and elevate and liberalize the feelings.

One is the desire to liberalize Christianity and make it more inclusive.

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