C1
liberalize vs liberate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| liberalizeverb/ˈlɪb.ər.ə.laɪz/ | Meaning to make laws, rules or systems less strict and give people more freedom | Goes with liberalize trade | Example The country liberalized its trade rules in the 1990s. |
| liberateverb/ˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/ | Meaning to set a person, place or group free from control, danger or unfair rules | Goes with liberate from | Example Working from home liberated her from a long, stressful commute. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The new law aims to small businesses from heavy regulation.