freedom is not free
For freedom to exist as a legal right in a country, it has to actively be fought for and protected (e.g. by the military).
ADJ
complete, full, maximum, perfect, total
considerable, great
Living abroad gave her considerable freedom to pursue her own interests and make her own decisions.
comparative, relative
basic, fundamental
Having access to clean water is a basic freedom that many people take for granted.
individual, personal
People in democratic countries value their personal freedom to make choices about their own lives.
new-found
After leaving home at eighteen, he enjoyed his new-found freedom to make his own decisions.
academic, artistic, creative, economic, intellectual, political, press, religious, sexual
Scientists need intellectual freedom to pursue their research without restrictions.
QUANT
measure
The new manager gave employees a measure of freedom to organize their own work schedules.
VERB + FREEDOM
enjoy, have
After moving to the city, she enjoyed greater freedom to make her own decisions.
enjoy, relish
She relished her newfound freedom to travel wherever she wanted without asking anyone's permission.
exercise
achieve, gain, obtain, secure, win
After years of fighting, the country finally gained its freedom from colonial rule.
maintain, retain
give up, lose, surrender
After the revolution, people no longer had to surrender their freedom of speech.
cost sb
His addiction to gambling cost him his freedom when he went to prison.
allow sb, give sb, permit sb
curtail, inhibit, reduce, restrict, threaten
The new safety regulations restrict freedom of movement in the building during emergencies.
PREP
~ from
After years of saving money, she finally achieved freedom from debt.
~ in
Parents should give teenagers some freedom in choosing their own clothes and hairstyles.
~ of
In many countries, citizens enjoy freedom of speech and can express their opinions publicly.
PHRASES
freedom of choice, freedom of expression/speech, freedom of movement, freedom of the press