legitimize vs let

legitimize is not a noun while let is a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of legitimize include allow, countenance, permit.

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

legitimize (verb)	let (verb)
make legal	leave unchanged
	cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
	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