legitimize
verb
le·git·i·mize
li-ˈji-tə-ˌmīz 
legitimized; legitimizing
: to make legitimate : legitimate
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The comments come as Donald Trump’s incoming administration is expected to take steps to legitimize digital assets.
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
His imminent return will likely move St. Juste to the bench, but he’ll be tasked with elevating their secondary in order for Washington’s postseason chances to be legitimized.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Still, there is opportunity for this group to continue to legitimize its early-season performance with a strong night against the suddenly struggling champs.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Lawyers and scholars would pass judgment, and cross-partisan pro-democracy coalitions would need to emerge to support and legitimize the states’ contentious actions.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
His imminent return will likely move St. Juste to the bench, but he’ll be tasked with elevating their secondary in order for Washington’s postseason chances to be legitimized.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Still, there is opportunity for this group to continue to legitimize its early-season performance with a strong night against the suddenly struggling champs.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Lawyers and scholars would pass judgment, and cross-partisan pro-democracy coalitions would need to emerge to support and legitimize the states’ contentious actions.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Legitimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legitimize. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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legitimize
transitive verb
le·git·i·mize
lə-ˈji-tə-ˌmīz
legitimized; legitimizing
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