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LEGITIMIZED Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word legitimized. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word legitimized. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LEGITIMIZED

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accepted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• generally approved or compelling recognition

acknowledged
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• recognized or made known or admitted

adjective satellite

• generally accepted

approved
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• established by authority; given authoritative approval

authorized
adjectiveadj
adjective

• endowed with authority

established
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

adjective satellite

• settled securely and unconditionally

• conforming with accepted standards

• shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt

• introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation

sanctioned
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

• formally approved and invested with legal authority

• established by authority; given authoritative approval

validated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• declared or made legally valid

endorsed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be behind; approve of

• give support or one's approval to

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• sign as evidence of legal transfer

legitimate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

adjective satellite

• based on known statements or events or conditions

• in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles

• authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

verb

• make legal

• show or affirm to be just and legitimate

• make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)

decriminalise
verbv
verb

• make legal

decriminalize
verbv
verb

• make legal

legalise
verbv
verb

• make legal

legalize
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimatise
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimatize
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimise
verbv
verb

• make legal

Best Hypernyms For LEGITIMIZED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for legitimized, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
allow countenance let permit

Alternatives for ACCEPTED

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