legitimize
verb (used with object), le·git·i·mized, le·git·i·miz·ing.
Origin of legitimize
Related Words for legitimize
constitute, decriminalize, codify, regulate, legislate, legitimatize, authorize, decree, formulate, license, permit, ordain, launder, legitimate, sanction, approve, enactExamples from the Web for legitimize
Contemporary Examples of legitimize
For Easley, one of the most important steps to helping her husband was learning to legitimize her own position as a caregiver.
Those $2 billion have also served to legitimize the work other companies have been doing to expand the VR experience.
Legitimize contributions of a size that virtually guarantees special attention from office-holders?
He has gone out of his way to legitimize and justify the actions of Putin.
The nightmare that looms ahead now is likely to be a pseudo-democratic process meant to legitimize a popular dictator.
Historical Examples of legitimize
Very well; I'll legitimize him by marrying the young Clementine.
The Man With The Broken EarEdmond About
No easy-going doctrines, then, to legitimize vice, says Ozanam.
How France Built Her CathedralsElizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
If the woman has won you round to legitimize the connection, first, I've a proper claim to see her marriage lines.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, CompleteGeorge Meredith
He did not dare ask Charity for a divorce in order that he might legitimize this byblow of his.
We Can't Have EverythingRupert Hughes
It is time, if they are well founded, to give a solemn stamp to their certainty, and legitimize their existence.
The RuinsC. F. [Constantin Francois de] Volney