Legitimize is a derived term of illegitimize.
Illegitimize is likely misspelled.
Illegitimize has no English definition.
As a verb legitimize is
to make legitimate.
illegitimize
Not English
Illegitimize has no English definition. It may be misspelled.
legitimize
English
Alternative forms
* legitimise
Verb
(legitimiz)
To make legitimate.
Usage notes
* Forms of (legitimize) ares about twice as common as forms of the verb legitimate in the US.
* Forms of legitimate are somewhat more common than the forms of the verbs (legitimize) and (legitimise) in the UK combined.
Synonyms
* legitimate (verb)
Derived terms
* delegitimize
* illegitimatize
* illegitimize
