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Formalize
Sounds like
formuhlyz
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Simple meaning
What does Formalize mean?
To make official or structured.
Dictionary definition
To make something official, structured, or formally agreed.
Example sentences
Formalize in a sentence
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They will formalize the agreement.
medium
The club voted to formalize its rules.
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To formalize a plan is to turn it from an idea into an official arrangement.
Synonyms
Words like Formalize
officializeTo make official.
formalRelated word that supports the meaning of formalize.
Antonyms
Opposite words
loosenTo make less strict or structured.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to formalize, depending on context.
Word family
Formalize word family
Base word
formalize
verb
formalized
Past form of formalize.
verb
formalizing
Action form of formalize.
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Practice 1
What does formalize mean?
Formalize means to make official or structured.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to formalize?
Officialize is close in meaning to formalize in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of formalize?
Loosen contrasts with formalize.
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