formalize

for·mal·ize

 (fôr′mə-līz′)

tr.v. for·mal·ized, for·mal·iz·ing, for·mal·iz·es

1. To give a definite form or shape to.

2.

a. To make formal.

b. To give formal standing or endorsement to; make official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedure.

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for′mal·iz′a·ble adj.

for′mal·i·za′tion (-mə-lĭ-zā′shən) n.

for′mal·iz′er n.

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formalize

(ˈfɔːməˌlaɪz) or

formalise

vb

1. to be or make formal

2. (tr) to make official or valid

3. (tr) to give a definite shape or form to

4. (Logic) logic to extract the logical form of (an expression), to express in the symbols of some formal system

ˌformaliˈzation, ˌformaliˈsation n

ˈformalˌizer, ˈformalˌiser n

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for•mal•ize

(ˈfɔr məˌlaɪz)

v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.

1. to make formal, esp. for the sake of official acceptance.

2. to give a definite form or shape to.

[1590–1600]

for`mal•i•za′tion, n.

for′mal•iz`er, n.

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formalize

Past participle: formalized
Gerund: formalizing

Imperative

formalize

formalize

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Thesaurus

Verb	1.	formalize - make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title" formalise ritualise, ritualize - make or evolve into a ritual; "The growing up of children has become ritualized in many cultures" adjudge, declare, hold - declare to be; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent"
	2.	formalize - declare or make legally valid   validate, formalise authorize, authorise, clear, pass - grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography" ratify, sign - approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?" cosign, co-sign - sign jointly; "Husband and wife co-signed the lease" probate - establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents)

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Translations

formaalistaamuodollinenmuotoillatoimiavahvistaa

formaliser

formalizzare

оформить

formalize

[ˈfɔːməlaɪz] VT [+ plan, agreement] → formalizar

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formalize

[ˈfɔː^rməlaɪz] formalise (British) vt → officialiser

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formalize

vt rules, grammar → formalisieren; agreement, arrangement → formell bekräftigen; relationship → formell machen

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formalize

[ˈfɔːməˌlaɪz] vt → rendere ufficiale

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