As verbs the difference between legitimized and validated
is that legitimized is (legitimize) while validated is (validate).
As an adjective validated is
declared or made valid.
legitimized
English
Verb
(head)
(legitimize)
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
validated
English
Verb
(head)
(validate)
Adjective
(-)
Declared or made valid.
Having experienced emotional validation.
Antonyms
* unvalidated
