英語

legitimize

gb/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/ us/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
動詞 formal C1 action
1

make seem valid or acceptable

to make people think that something is acceptable, fair, or real

用法パターン: legitimize [something]
よくある間違い:
Do not confuse legitimize with legalize. Something can be legitimized socially or politically without being made legal by law.
類義語
validate (emphasizes showing that something is reasonable or well founded) | justify (emphasizes giving reasons for something that may be criticized) | authorize (emphasizes giving official permission or authority) | endorse (emphasizes public support or approval)
対義語
delegitimize (to make something lose acceptance, credibility, or authority) | discredit (to damage the reputation or believability of something) | invalidate (to show that something is not valid or acceptable)
コロケーション
legitimize a claim |legitimize an argument |legitimize a regime |legitimize a government |legitimize a policy |legitimize a practice |legitimize violence |legitimize discrimination |legitimize authority |legitimize concerns
テーマ
society |politics |media |argumentation
例文
  • The endorsement from respected scientists helped legitimize the new treatment in the eyes of the public.
  • Critics said the documentary unintentionally legitimized extremist ideas by presenting them as ordinary political opinions.
  • The election was intended to legitimize the new government after months of unrest.
学習者向け例文
  • A famous expert can legitimize a new idea.
  • The report helped legitimize their concerns.
動詞 formal C1 action
2

make legal or official

to make something officially legal or recognized

用法パターン: legitimize [something]
よくある間違い:
Legalize is often more common when talking about changing a law to allow an activity; legitimize can mean broader official recognition as valid.
類義語
legalize (more specifically means to make something allowed by law) | regularize (means to make something follow official rules or procedures) | authorize (means to give official permission) | ratify (means to formally approve an agreement, treaty, or decision)
対義語
criminalize (to make an activity illegal) | outlaw (to ban something by law) | invalidate (to make something legally or officially without effect)
コロケーション
legitimize a business |legitimize a transaction |legitimize ownership |legitimize a contract |legitimize an agreement |legitimize a marriage |legitimize a status |legitimize land claims
テーマ
law |government |institutions |business
例文
  • The new law was designed to legitimize small businesses that had been operating informally.
  • They signed documents to legitimize the transfer of property.
  • The court ruling legitimized the agreement and allowed the project to move forward.
学習者向け例文
  • The law legitimized the company.
  • The court can legitimize the agreement.
文法
辞書形
legitimize
IPA
GB/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/
US/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/
音節・強勢
le - git - im - ize (4音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (git)
活用形
Verb
  • Base: legitimize
  • 3rd Person Singular: legitimizes
  • Present Participle: legitimizing
  • Past: legitimized
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