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legitimatize

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Legitimatize (verb) means to make something officially acceptable or lawful.

verb

1

To make something officially acceptable or lawful.

2

(law) To give something legal status.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for legitimatize

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What is the meaning of legitimatize?

"legitimatize" (verb) means to make something officially acceptable or lawful.

What is another word for legitimatize?

Other words for "legitimatize" include legalise, legitimise, legalize, decriminalise, legitimate, legitimize.

What are the different meanings of legitimatize?

"legitimatize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make something officially acceptable or lawful; 2. (law) To give something legal status.

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