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Definition of Formalize
1. Verb. Make formal or official. "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title"
Specialized synonyms: Ritualise, Ritualize
Generic synonyms: Adjudge, Declare, Hold
Derivative terms: Formalisation, Formalization
2. Verb. Declare or make legally valid.
Generic synonyms: Authorise, Authorize, Clear, Pass
Specialized synonyms: Ratify, Sign, Co-sign, Cosign, Probate
Derivative terms: Formalisation, Formalization
Antonyms: Invalidate
Definition of Formalize
1. v. t. To give form, or a certain form, to; to model.
2. v. i. To affect formality.
Definition of Formalize
1. Verb. To give something a definite form; to shape. ¹
2. Verb. To give something a formal or official standing. ¹
3. Verb. To act with formality. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Formalize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Formalize
Literary usage of Formalize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. International Trade: Issues and Effects of Implementing the Continued by Loren Yager (2006)
"Recommendation 1: To improve the processing of CDSOA claims, CBP should implement
labor savings steps such as working with the ITC to formalize and ..."
2. Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity by Richard Hooker, Richard William Church (1868)
"Hence, to formalize, ie give form to, as V. Ivi. II,' The Spirit, which anointed
the blessed soul of our Saviour Christ, doth so formalize, ..."
3. Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity: Book 1 by Richard Hooker (1888)
"Hence, to formalize, ie give form to, as V. Ivi. 11, 'The Spirit, which anointed
the blessed soul of our Saviour Christ, doth so formalize, ..."