36+ Words that rhyme with legitimate
Legitimate is a 4-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are animate, antepenultimate, approximate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of legitimate
- adjective
- of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
- based on known statements or events or conditions; "rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year"
- in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles; "legitimate advertising practices"
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Examples of "legitimate" in lyrics
See how legitimate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"But it's big! Big and legitimate"
Aesop Rock — Winners Take All -
"Made you go batty, spreading spawn legitimate"
Aesop Rock — The Mayor and the Crook -
"I stood back a bit, take punchlines out raps been more legitimate"
Dilated Peoples — Night Life
What do these rhymes mean?
- animate
- belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings
- antepenultimate
- third from last the 3rd syllable of a word counting back from the end
- approximate
- not quite exact or correct; "the approximate time was 10 o'clock"; "a rough guess
- at
- a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series)
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "legitimate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like animate, antepenultimate, approximate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "legitimate" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.