legitimize
verb (used with object)
to make legitimate.
legitimise
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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
"They're trying to legitimise themselves in the eyes of the international media and governments around the world."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 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 would totally legitimise the fragmentation of the internet along national or jurisdictional boundaries," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
According to our ridiculous English laws, I can't legitimise Gerald.
From A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde
