legitimize (Meaning)

Wordnet

legitimize (v)

make legal

Webster

To legitimate.

The new law sought to legitimize same-sex marriages, granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.
The president's support legitimized the proposal, giving it greater credibility.
The organization's transparency policy legitimized their operations in the eyes of the public.
By citing well-respected sources, the researcher legitimized their claims.
The court's ruling legitimized the practice of euthanasia, making it a legal option.
The protesters sought to legitimize their cause by highlighting the injustices they faced.
The company's financial success legitimized its business model and attracted investors.
The speaker's eloquent words legitimized their message, persuading the audience to support their position.
The university's research legitimized the existence of the ancient civilization, providing concrete evidence to support its existence.
The public outcry against the policy legitimized the need for reform, forcing the government to address the issue.

make legalTo legitimate.

enable, authorize, qualify, entitle, permit, legitimate, validate, empower, license, approve

nullify,invalidate, invalidate, nullify, delegitimize, disqualify, disenfranchise, disallow, disable, disallow

The new law sought to legitimize same-sex marriages, granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.

The president's support legitimized the proposal, giving it greater credibility.

The organization's transparency policy legitimized their operations in the eyes of the public.

By citing well-respected sources, the researcher legitimized their claims.