formalize
pronunciation
How to pronounce formalize in British English:
UK [ˈfɔ:məlaɪz]
How to pronounce formalize in American English:
US [ˈfɔrməlaɪz]
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- Verb:
- make formal or official
- declare or make legally valid
Word Origin
- formalize (v.)
- 1590s, "give an appearance of being to," from formal + -ize. Meaning reduce to form" is from 1640s; sense of "render formal" is from 1855. Related: Formalized; formalizing.
Example
- 1. Who 's behind this movement to formalize the games-for-good sector ?
- 2. His major role is to formalize the distribution of money to individuals .
- 3. Keep the audit record and formalize the regularly report .
- 4. Applied research methods in education and formalize writing of dissertation .
- 5. With a simultaneous effort to formalize property rights in urban areas , a moderate and stable middle-class would have the best chance to peacefully reassert the civilian government 's full authority .