legitimate vs let

let vs legitimate

legitimate is not a noun while let is a noun.

legitimate is an adjective but let is not an adjective.

legitimate and let both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
legitimate	No	Yes	Yes	No
let	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, let is a hypernym of legitimate; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than legitimate:

legitimate: make legal
let: consent to, give permission; permit

Other hypernyms of legitimate include allow, countenance, permit.

legitimate (noun)	let (noun)
	a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again

legitimate (adjective)	let (adjective)
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
based on known statements or events or conditions

legitimate (verb)	let (verb)
make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)	leave unchanged
show or affirm to be just and legitimate	cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
make legal	actively cause something to happen
	consent to, give permission; permit
	grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
	make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

Difference between legitimate and let

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