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Meaning of legitimizes
The primary meaning of the word "legitimizes" is to make something legally or officially acceptable.
Etymology of legitimizes
The word "legitimizes" originates from the Latin words "legitimus" meaning lawful or legitimate, and the suffix "-ize" which is a verb-forming suffix
It has been in use since the 15th century to describe the act of making something lawful or legitimate
Synonyms
validates
confirms
authenticates
verifies
sanctions
justifies
vindicates
rationalizes
excuses
explains
supports
substantiates
endorses
ratifies
certifies
warrants
guarantees
ensures
secures
authorizes
legitimatizes
legalizes
formalizes
recognizes
acknowledges
approves
accepts
adopts
ratifies
affirms
assures
reinforces
strengthens
upholds
sustains
maintains
defends
protects
preserves
validates
legitimates
Definitions
- To make something legally or officially acceptable
- * To show or prove that something is justified or valid
- * To give someone or something the authority or power to do something
Usage Examples
- The new policy legitimizes the use of alternative energy sources
- * The court's decision legitimizes the government's actions
- * The company's success legitimizes the investment made by the shareholders
Antonyms
invalidates
discredits
disproves
refutes
denies
rejects
dismisses
disproves
negates
nullifies
overturns
quashes
repudiates
renounces
abrogates
abolishes
annihilates
cancels
contradicts
countervails
debunks
declares
disallows
disconfirms
disproves
extinguishes
falsifies
impugns
negates
neutralizes
nullifies
obviates
overrules
refutes
rejects
repels
repudiates
reverses
revokes
undermines
vacates
voids