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legitimate

The word “legitimate” has 4 syllables: le-git-i-mate

It's pronounced as /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/

What is synonym and antonym for legitimate?

In the thesaurus, “legitimate” has 48 synonyms and 39 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for legitimate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for legitimate

Antonyms for legitimate

Meanings of legitimate

  • noun
    1. A person born to a legally married couple.
  • verb
    1. To make legitimate, lawful, or valid; especially, to put in the position or state of a legitimate person before the law, by legal means.
  • adjective
    1. In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.
    2. Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
    3. Authentic, real, genuine.
    4. Lawfully begotten, i.e., born to a legally married couple.
    5. Relating to hereditary rights.

Example Sentences

  • The company had a legitimate reason to terminate the contract.
  • He made a legitimate claim for compensation after the accident.
  • They questioned whether the business was legitimate or a scam.
  • Her concerns about safety were completely legitimate.
  • It's important to file a legitimate complaint through proper channels.

On this page you'll find 87 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to legitimate, such as: accredit, allow, allowable, approve, authorize, authorized, bad.

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Related Words

abetted

factual

valid

echt

fair

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