legitimized

[ləˈdʒɪtəmaɪzd]

legitimized Definition

  • 1to make something legal or acceptable
  • 2to give something or someone a valid or justified status

Using legitimized: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "legitimized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The new law legitimized same-sex marriage in the country.

  • Example

    The company's success has legitimized their business practices.

  • Example

    The government's recognition of the new regime legitimized its power.

legitimized Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for legitimized

Phrases with legitimized

  • to give a child born out of wedlock the same legal rights as a child born to married parents

    Example

    The father had to go through a legal process to legitimize his child.

  • to recognize and accept a government as legitimate and lawful

    Example

    The international community refused to legitimize the military coup and called for the restoration of the democratically elected government.

  • to provide evidence or justification for a claim, making it valid and acceptable

    Example

    The DNA test legitimized his claim to be the biological father of the child.

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Summary: legitimized in Brief

To 'legitimize' [ləˈdʒɪtəmaɪzd] is to make something legal or acceptable, or to give something or someone a valid or justified status. It can refer to legalizing same-sex marriage, recognizing a government, or providing evidence for a claim. Synonyms include 'authorize,' 'validate,' and 'approve.'