legitimate -
make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone); "They legitimized their natural child"
modify,
alter,
change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
legitimate -
show or affirm to be just and legitimate
vindicate,
justify clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
legitimate -
make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"
countenance,
permit,
let,
allow consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
monetise,
monetize give legal value to or establish as the legal tender of a country; "They monetized the lira"
Adjective
legitimate -
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
illegitimate contrary to or forbidden by law; "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures"
morganatic,
left-handed (of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior
legitimate -
based on known statements or events or conditions; "rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year"
