formalize

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

formal + -ize

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/
  • Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)məlaɪz

Verb

formalize (third-person singular simple present formalizes, present participle formalizing, simple past and past participle formalized)

  1. To give something a definite form; to shape.
  2. To give something a formal or official standing.
  3. To act with formality.

Derived terms

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