legitimize
8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for legitimize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make something officially lawful or accepted as valid.
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How to use legitimize
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Etymology
From legitimate plus the verb-forming suffix -ize.
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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.