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    formalize
    /ˈfɔːməlʌɪz/

    verb

    • 1. give (something) legal or formal status: "a year has elapsed since the marriage was formalized"
    • 2. give a definite structure or shape to: "we became able to formalize our thoughts"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORMALIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FORMALIZE definition: 1. to make something official or decide to arrange it according to a fixed structure: 2. to make…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › formalizeFormalize Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FORMALIZE is to give a certain or definite form to : shape. How to use formalize in a sentence.

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    Formalize definition: to make formal, especially for the sake of official or authorized acceptance. See examples of FORMALIZE used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFORMALIZE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    FORMALIZE meaning: 1. to make something official or decide to arrange it according to a fixed structure: 2. to make…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORMALIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you formalize a plan, idea, arrangement, or system, you make it formal and official. A recent treaty signed by the three nations formalized an agreement to work together to stop the pirates. American English : formalize / ˈfɔrməlaɪz /

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › formalizeFormalize - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To formalize something is to give it an official kind of status, like when you formalize an agreement by signing a contract.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › formalizeformalize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    formalize something to make an arrangement, a plan or a relationship official. They decided to formalize their relationship by getting married.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › formalizationFormalize Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Formalize definition, to make formal, especially for the sake of official or authorized acceptance: to formalize an understanding by drawing up a legal contract. See more.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › formalizeformalize | meaning of formalize in Longman Dictionary of...

    formalize meaning, definition, what is formalize: to make a plan, decision, or idea offici...: Learn more.

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › formaliseFormalise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Other forms: formalised; formalising. Definitions of formalise. verb. make formal or official. synonyms: formalize. see more. verb. declare or make legally valid. synonyms: formalize, validate.