legitimate

adjective
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

Meaning

Conforming to the law or to rules; valid or acceptable.
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example Sentences

She presented a legitimate reason for her absence.

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

Example Expressions

legitimate concerns

Synonyms

lawful, valid, genuine, proper, authentic, legal
Entry 1
lawful, valid, genuine, proper, authentic
Entry 2
legal, valid, lawful

Antonyms

illegal, fake, invalid, unlawful
Entry 1
illegal, fake, invalid
Entry 2
illegal, invalid, unlawful

Collocations

legitimate business, legitimate child, legitimate claim, legitimate interest, legitimate concern, legitimate government
Entry 1
legitimate business, legitimate child, legitimate claim, legitimate interest
Entry 2
legitimate business, legitimate concern, legitimate government

More Example Sentences

I can confidently say that the purpose of my travel is entirely legitimate and clearly defined.

Related Vocabularies

imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Existing or happening before the present time.
cautious or wary about doing something
not cooked or processed; in its natural state
Friendly and peaceful, especially in resolving conflicts.
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

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