legitimize
gb/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/ us/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/
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Các nghĩa
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Động từ
formal
C1
action
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make seem valid or acceptable
to make people think that something is acceptable, fair, or real
Mẫu sử dụng:
legitimize [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Do not confuse legitimize with legalize. Something can be legitimized socially or politically without being made legal by law.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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)
Từ trái nghĩa
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)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
society
|politics
|media
|argumentation
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- A famous expert can legitimize a new idea.
- The report helped legitimize their concerns.
Động từ
formal
C1
action
2
make legal or official
to make something officially legal or recognized
Mẫu sử dụng:
legitimize [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Legalize is often more common when talking about changing a law to allow an activity; legitimize can mean broader official recognition as valid.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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)
Từ trái nghĩa
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)
Cụm từ đi kèm
legitimize a business
|legitimize a transaction
|legitimize ownership
|legitimize a contract
|legitimize an agreement
|legitimize a marriage
|legitimize a status
|legitimize land claims
Chủ đề
law
|government
|institutions
|business
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The law legitimized the company.
- The court can legitimize the agreement.
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legitimize
IPA
GB/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/
US/lɪd͡ʒˈɪtəmˌaɪz/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
le - git - im - ize (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (git)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: legitimize
- 3rd Person Singular: legitimizes
- Present Participle: legitimizing
- Past: legitimized
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