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Definitions for Formalize
[1] to make formal, especially for the sake of official or authorized acceptance: to formalize an understanding by drawing up a legal contract.
[2] to give a definite form or shape to.
[3] to state or restate (the rules or implied rules of a grammar or the like) in symbolic form.
[4] to be or make formal
[5] (tr) to make official or valid
[6] (tr) to give a definite shape or form to
[7] logic to extract the logical form of (an expression), to express in the symbols of some formal system
Words related to Formalize
distribute, place, plan, file, conduct, establish, assign, delineate, represent, decide, explain, describe, prescribe, detail, characterize, exemplify, specify, determine, construe, designate
Words nearby Formalize
formaldehyde, formalin, formalin pigment, formalism, formality, formalize, formally, formalwear, formamidase, forman, formant
Origin of Formalize
First recorded in 1590–1600; formal1 + -ize
Other words from Formalize
for·mal·i·za·tion , noun
for·mal·iz·er , noun
o·ver·for·mal·ize , verb, o·ver·for·mal·ized, o·ver·for·mal·iz·ing.
un·for·mal·ized , adjective
Synonyms for Formalize
assign, conduct, distribute, establish, file, place, plan, adapt, adjust, align, alphabetize, array, catalogue, class, classify, codify, control, dispose, fix, furnish, group, index, line, locate, manage, marshal, neaten, normalize, pattern, range, regiment, regularize, regulate, right, routine, settle, space, standardize, streamline, systematize, tabulate, tidy, lay out, line up, methodize, put away, put to rights, set guidelines, set in order, sort out