Definition of
formalize has definitions from the field of law
1
[ verb ] make formal or official

Synonyms

formalise

Examples

"We formalized the appointment and gave him a title"

Related terms

declare ritualize formalization

2
[ verb ] (law) declare or make legally valid

Synonyms

validate formalise

Related terms

invalidate authorize sign co-sign probate formalization

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Rhymes with

normalize moralize demoralize hydrolyze caramelize memorialize naturalize immortalize editorialize paralyze sterilize marginalize federalize symbolize criminalize actualize serialize decentralize denationalize industrialize liberalize fictionalize rationalize nationalize realize centralize personalize depersonalize cannibalize capitalize internationalize professionalize neutralize materialize ally's allies tantalize finalize evangelize tantalize vandalize analyze scandalize catalyze stylize fossilize monopolize metabolize revitalize idolize nationalize internationalize generalize decriminalize institutionalize naturalize federalize demobilize liberalize brutalize immobilize collateralize specialize mobilize socialize commercialize penalize depersonalize compartmentalize internalize tranquilize fertilize utilize civilize localize legalize verbalize destabilize stabilize crystallize trivialize globalize trivialize hospitalize equalize visualize individualize realize individualize stylize supplies supply's idealize allies allies' flies

Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

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