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 Here the sticker remains, protected by its status as an artwork and by the German institution whose physical enclosure legitimizes it as such. — Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Shares of psychedelic drug developers such as Compass Pathways and other rivals tied to the space rallied following the announcement, with Wall Street analysts arguing the order could legitimize an industry long viewed as fringe. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 31 May 2026 The mayor himself will arrive this morning ahead of his afternoon one-on-one with Leo, the first American — and Chicago-born — pope, whose advocacy on immigrant rights and historic apology on Monday for the Holy See’s role in legitimizing slavery will be top of the list for Johnson to discuss. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 Strong suggests legitimizing and standardizing station tattoos, making a design readily available if deputies want to pay homage to their workplace, as other departments across the nation do. — Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for legitimize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimize

Verb

Researchers also aim to integrate the sensing-actuation loop directly into soft robots, enabling instinctive responses, while using its rich force signals to improve perception and interaction in complex environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
At a recent meeting, the district’s school board approved a contract with EverDriven, which provides private transportation services for other Illinois school districts, that will enable the district to try out working with the company.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of enable

Verb

After the game, a team source not authorized to speak publicly told The Athletic that Coulombe had been designated for assignment.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Under them, law enforcement officers are authorized to use paintballs, pepper balls, bean bags, rubber bullets and sustained pursuit — meaning a long chase from a truck, ATV or horse — to drive wolves away.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of authorize

Verb

Zero will now embark on an extensive sea trial period, during which her systems will be tested and validated.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
According to Chandana, about 80% of the technologies now flying on Vikram-1 — including its carbon-composite structures, solid propulsion system, avionics and thermal protection materials — were first validated during that mission.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of validate

Verb

Education advocates have asserted that California schools are legally entitled to billions more under state law.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
And the court's majority did not say whether transgender people as a group are entitled to stronger legal protections under the Constitution.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 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

Haaland has become a favorite of soccer fans in China, which didn’t qualify for this year’s tournament.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Meanwhile, the men had failed to even qualify for the 2017 World Cup—and the women only got bonuses of $110,000 for their win while the men would have raked in more than $400,000 each.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Definition of qualify

Verb

Testing before fuel Following delivery, the prototype canister will undergo additional testing while the company advances permitting for its non-nuclear borehole with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Nick Loftin recovered the ball and tried to get Bichette at the plate, but his throw was late and slid past Carter Jensen, permitting Benge to finish his cycle of the bases.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 8 July 2026