legitimized (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/
Definition
To make something acceptable, legal, or official; to provide a valid reason or justification for something.
Examples
The company sought to legitimize its new business practices by obtaining all necessary permits.
His long tenure in the role helped to legitimize his authority among the younger staff.
How to Use legitimized
- legitimize by (prepositional phrase)
- To make something legitimate through a particular means. — "They tried to legitimize their presence by offering aid to the local community."
- legitimize through (prepositional phrase)
- To gain legitimacy via a specific process or channel. — "The new leader worked to legitimize his position through popular vote."
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