2le·git·i·mate 
/lɪˈʤɪtəˌmeɪt/ verb
le·git·i·mates; le·git·i·mat·ed; le·git·i·mat·ing /lɪˈʤɪtəˌmeɪt/ verb [+ obj] US : to make (something or someone) legitimate: such as a : to make (something) real, accepted, or official
▪ slang words legitimated by usage
b : to show that (something or someone) is fair or reasonable
▪ Her tendency to be secretive only serves to legitimate their suspicions.
▪ slang words legitimated by usage
b : to show that (something or someone) is fair or reasonable
▪ Her tendency to be secretive only serves to legitimate their suspicions.
