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le·git·i·mize
 legitimize
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- pronunciation:
- l
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maIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
legitimizes, legitimizing, legitimized |
| definition 1: |
to make or declare lawful or legal.
The court legitimized his claim.- synonyms:
- legalize, legitimate
- antonyms:
- outlaw
- similar words:
- acknowledge, certify, endorse, justify, mandate, ordain, recognize, validate
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| definition 2: |
to make acceptable by particular standards or principles; justify.
The establishment of a regulating body legitimized the sport.- synonyms:
- justify, validate
- similar words:
- acknowledge, authenticate, authorize, certify
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| definition 3: |
to deem (a child born out of wedlock) to be legitimate.
- synonyms:
- legitimate
- similar words:
- acknowledge, recognize
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| related words: |
pass |
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| derivation: |
legitimization (n.) |
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