LEGITIMIZE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

legitimize

verb

Definition of legitimize

as in to enable

to make something real, accepted, or official slang words legitimized by usage

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Recent Examples of legitimize Per the Season 4 logline, Dwight (Stallone) fights to legitimize his empire and protect his crew as corrupt politicians, dangerous new enemies, and a crushing personal loss hit from every direction. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 The Kremlin wants the parliamentary election — the first since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — to showcase popular support for the war and legitimize its action. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 Kremlin expected to keep control The Kremlin wants the parliamentary election — the first since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — to showcase popular support for the war and legitimize its action. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 That means if Russia was to undergo a profound political transformation during the next five years, the Duma will play a major role in managing and legitimizing it. — Sam Meredith,anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legitimize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimize

Verb

These enable you to explore the furthest corners of the site, much of which is festooned with gloriously flourishing bougainvillea.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
The highly customizable shapes enable applications ranging from drug delivery systems to energy storage devices.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of enable

Verb

The administration said the work could begin as soon as the approval and the Interior Department issued a final decision authorizing construction and the proper notification was published by the National Park Service.

— MATTHEW DALY, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
So every two years, Carina renewed papers that authorized her to work anywhere in the nation under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

— Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of authorize

Verb

The Armaments Center ultimately intends to validate the technology and transition it to industry partners and the Army‘s acquisition community.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Generative AI tools tend to be complacent, validating user premises without questioning the underlying logic.

— Marco Stefanini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of validate

Verb

This will be a full Gemini Intelligence device, entitling it to Google’s most expansive list of AI features.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
But open hearings, when properly conducted, are necessary in cases in which Congress is entitled to answers, for example, about military personnel policy.

— Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of entitle

Verb

And the fact that Pochettino’s contract is so close to expiring was only going to add to this type of rumor mill — and to legitimate interest and recruitment.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 29 May 2026
For schools, one bill would limit the use of student biometric data to legitimate instructional purposes, while another would prohibit teachers from using AI to assign grades on student work.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Definition of legitimate

Verb

The teen also faces an allegation of having a prior conviction for a violent offense, which qualifies as a strike under California law.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Republican Herrera Macuran filed to challenge Giménez but did not qualify for the ballot.

— Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of qualify

Verb

Travelers who fail to present the statement at the time of boarding will not be permitted to board their flight, Avianca said.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
From a decades-old parade in Yuba City to a multimillion-dollar museum overhaul to Tahoe National Forest Christmas tree permits going on sale, here’s a closer look at top Sacramento Bee stories from over the weekend.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026