LEGITIMIZE
(verb)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Legitimize.
Legitimize - as a verb
Make legal
Example: "Marijuana should be legalized"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decriminalisedecriminalizelegaliselegalizelegitimatelegitimatiselegitimatizelegitimiseHypernyms (Closely Related)
allowcountenanceletpermitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The government wanted to legitimize their rule by holding free and fair elections."
"Getting a college degree can legitimize your expertise in a particular field."
"The company used testimonials from satisfied customers to legitimize their product."
"She hoped that receiving a professional certification would legitimize her career as a life coach."
"The artist's work was legitimized when it was displayed in a prestigious art gallery."
Word Game Points
Is LEGITIMIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, legitimize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEGITIMIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is LEGITIMIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, legitimize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEGITIMIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is LEGITIMIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, legitimize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLEGITIMIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.