legitimize
0 antonyms and opposites of legitimize, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To make something officially lawful or accepted as valid.
How to use legitimize
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
legitimize a claim
legitimize power
legitimize the process
Etymology
From legitimate plus the verb-forming suffix -ize.
Full origin of legitimize →Frequently asked questions
What does “legitimize” mean?
The word “legitimize” means to make something officially lawful or accepted as valid. In plain terms, to officially accept or justify something as lawful, valid, or proper.
How do you pronounce “legitimize”?
“Legitimize” is pronounced luh-JIH-tih-myz (/ləˈd͡ʒɪtɪˌmaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “legitimize” in a sentence?
Here is “legitimize” used in a sentence: “The new law legitimized same-sex marriage nationwide.”
What part of speech is “legitimize”?
“Legitimize” is a verb.