legitimize
verb
le·git·i·mize
li-ˈji-tə-ˌmīz 
legitimized; legitimizing
: to make legitimate : legitimate
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Cloris Chen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Cloris Chen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Like the honorary professorship, the flood of congressional commendations appear to be a legitimizing tool for Dorje Chang.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
Instead, the hope is that the film will legitimize Jolt and entice more filmmakers to work with the company.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Having Paul acknowledge the post in this way goes a long way toward legitimizing the possibility that the fight happens.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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legitimize
transitive verb
le·git·i·mize
lə-ˈji-tə-ˌmīz
legitimized; legitimizing
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