legitimize meaning
UK /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪt/ US /ləˈdʒɪtəmaɪz/ 4 syllables
legitimize (verb): make legal.
- American spelling of legitimise (British). See -ise / -ize spelling.
Definition of legitimize
- make legal
- Marijuana should be legalized
Synonyms: legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimatise
Type of: permit
Kinds: monetize
How to pronounce legitimize
legitimize is pronounced /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪt/ in British English and /ləˈdʒɪtəmaɪz/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with legitimize
Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with LE · words ending in ZE · 10-letter words
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