legitimize

Meaning

To make legitimate.

Synonyms

legalize

legalise

legitimatize

legitimise

legitimatise

decriminalize

decriminalise

validate

justify

authorize

legitimate

warrant

make out

motivate

permit

sanction

substantiate

account for

give reasons

allow

apologise

certify

circumstantiate

entitle

excuse

execute

explain away

found

ground

guarantee

Translations

legitimeren

légitimer

legitimar

legitimar

echten

legittimare

νομιμοποιώ

legitimieren

legitimar

legalizar

despenalitzar

legalizar

legalizzare

légaliser

legalitzar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ləˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/

Etymology

From legitimate + -ize.