legitimate
ADJECTIVEVERB
/lɪ'dʒɪtə,meɪt/
10 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH L
legitimate is a valid 10-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
L1E1G2I1T1I1M3A1T1E1
1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING
What does legitimate mean?
ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1
Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law.
“a legitimate government”
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2
Based on known statements or events or conditions.
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3
In accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles.
“legitimate advertising practices”
SIMILAR
4
Of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful.
ANTONYMS
SIMILAR
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Make legal.
SYNONYMS
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2
Make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone).
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3
Show or affirm to be just and legitimate.
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