liberalize
Translation
to liberalise, to free up
Examples
The government plans to liberalize trade policies.
The government plans to liberalise trade policies.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (a system, laws, etc.) less strict The government plans to liberalise the economy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deregulate, free, open up; Antonyms: restrict, regulate
Etymology
From Latin 'liberalis' (free). The suffix '-ize' means 'to make'. Together, it means 'to make free'. Note the British spelling is 'liberalise'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'liberal' + '-ize' = to make something more liberal or free from restriction.