legitimize
verb (used with object)
to make legitimate.
legitimise
-
a variation of
legitimize.
Example Sentences
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"Apple is about to do for foldables what it has done for every category it has entered, which is legitimise it for the mainstream," said Francisco Jeronimo at telecommunications analyst group IDC.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
These attacks "helped further legitimise him as a leader who is truly capable of bringing about change" according to Kovesdi.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
In a follow-up post on Monday, Mr Vince said he had not intended to "excuse or legitimise terrorism, or any form of racism", adding that "what happened at Bondi beach is an atrocity".
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025
"It's a great thing to have but I need to legitimise myself by winning this fight."
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024
His monarchy, composed of territories acquired by victory, required war to strengthen itself, still more of agitation and intrigue to legitimise itself.
From History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution by H. T. Ryde
