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respectabilize

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re·​spect·​abi·​lize
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Definition of respectabilize

: to make respectable : give an apparent respectability to

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History and Etymology for respectabilize

respectable + -ize

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“Respectabilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectabilize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.

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