legalizes

verb

Definition of legalizesnext
present tense third-person singular of legalize
as in permits
to make (something) legal They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.

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  1. allows
  2. approves
  3. enables
  4. accepts
Verb
  • This allows cinematographer Dick Pope’s superb lighting to provide clarity that transcends realism.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While Congress allows a business deduction for expenses related to maintaining an asset like a corporate jet, that deduction is only allowed for the business use part.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of allows
Verb
  • If the audience approves, the entrepreneur advances to pitch to Amazon executives and celebrity entrepreneurs.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Even if the district judge approves Gorman's recommendation, Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch could pursue other avenues to consolidate Lachlan's power in the company, including buying out his siblings' stake in the company, according to The Times.
    Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of approves
Verb
  • The collective spirit of giving through mini-crowdfunding enables small, like-minded groups to achieve big things that are important to them.
    Bree Carriglio, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The reason is customers’ immediate reaction is Cato enables them to get so much done with so little investment.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enables
Verb
  • But this demands a delicate equilibrium—one that accepts a pluralistic tapestry of groups and interests.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Greg and Jack naturally do not get along, but Jack eventually realizes Greg and Pam love each other and accepts their relationship.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepts
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