legitimize
Translation
legitimise, make legitimate, validate
Examples
The government tried to legitimize its control.
The government tried to legitimise its control.
His success legitimized the new business strategy.
His success legitimised the new business strategy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) legitimate or lawful The court ruling legitimised their claim.
Similar Words
Synonyms: validate, justify, authorize; Antonyms: delegitimise, invalidate
Etymology
From Latin 'legitimus' (lawful), from 'lex' (law). The suffix '-ize' means 'to make'. So, 'to make lawful'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'legal-ize'. It's about making something lawful or officially acceptable.