Definition of Formalize

1. Verb. Make formal or official. "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title"

Exact synonyms: Formalise
Specialized synonyms: Ritualise, Ritualize
Generic synonyms: Adjudge, Declare, Hold
Derivative terms: Formalisation, Formalization

2. Verb. Declare or make legally valid.
Exact synonyms: Formalise, Validate
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

formalise
formalised
formalises
formalising
formalism
formalisms
formalist
formalistic
formalists
formalities
formality
formalizability
formalizable
formalization
formalizations
formalize
formalized
formalizer
formalizers
formalizes
formalizing
formally
formalness
formalnesses
formals
formalwear
formamidase
formamide
formamides
formamidopyridine-DNA glycosylase

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