legitimise
Translation
to legitimize, to legalize, to validate
Examples
The new government tried to legitimise its position.
The new government tried to legitimize its position.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) lawful or acceptable The new government tried to legitimize its position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legalize, validate, authorize; Antonyms: delegitimize
Etymology
From 'legitimate' plus the verbal suffix '-ize', meaning 'to make'. 'Legitimate' comes from Latin 'lex' (law).
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ize' means 'to make'. So, to legitimize something is 'to make it legitimate'.