legitimize
gb/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/ us/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/
C1
Inglês
Aceções
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Verbo
formal
C1
action
1
make seem valid or acceptable
to make people think that something is acceptable, fair, or real
Padrão de uso:
legitimize [something]
Erro comum:
Do not confuse legitimize with legalize. Something can be legitimized socially or politically without being made legal by law.
Sinónimos
validate (emphasizes showing that something is reasonable or well founded)
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justify (emphasizes giving reasons for something that may be criticized)
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authorize (emphasizes giving official permission or authority)
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endorse (emphasizes public support or approval)
Antónimos
delegitimize (to make something lose acceptance, credibility, or authority)
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discredit (to damage the reputation or believability of something)
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invalidate (to show that something is not valid or acceptable)
Colocações
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
Temas
society
|politics
|media
|argumentation
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- A famous expert can legitimize a new idea.
- The report helped legitimize their concerns.
Verbo
formal
C1
action
2
make legal or official
to make something officially legal or recognized
Padrão de uso:
legitimize [something]
Erro comum:
Legalize is often more common when talking about changing a law to allow an activity; legitimize can mean broader official recognition as valid.
Sinónimos
legalize (more specifically means to make something allowed by law)
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regularize (means to make something follow official rules or procedures)
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authorize (means to give official permission)
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ratify (means to formally approve an agreement, treaty, or decision)
Antónimos
criminalize (to make an activity illegal)
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outlaw (to ban something by law)
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invalidate (to make something legally or officially without effect)
Colocações
legitimize a business
|legitimize a transaction
|legitimize ownership
|legitimize a contract
|legitimize an agreement
|legitimize a marriage
|legitimize a status
|legitimize land claims
Temas
law
|government
|institutions
|business
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The law legitimized the company.
- The court can legitimize the agreement.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
legitimize
IPA
GB/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/
US/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/
Sílabas e acento
le - git - im - ize (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (git)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: legitimize
- 3rd Person Singular: legitimizes
- Present Participle: legitimizing
- Past: legitimized
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