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Definitions

formalize

[fawr-muh-lahyz] / ˈfɔr məˌlaɪz /
VERB
define
Synonyms
STRONGEST
characterize construe decide delineate describe designate detail determine exemplify explain illustrate interpret prescribe represent specify spell out
STRONG
ascertain assign denominate denote dub elucidate entitle etch expound label name tag translate
WEAK
call a spade a spade lay it out nail it down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse hesitate hide misrepresent obscure
WEAK
distort tangle twist
VERB
order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assign conduct distribute establish file place plan
STRONG
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
WEAK
lay out line up methodize put away put to rights set guidelines set in order sort out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorder keep
STRONG
break change confuse depart disorganize disturb jumble leave alone mismanage mix up unsettle upset
WEAK
mess up muddle
VERB
stylize
Synonyms
STRONG
accord conform
Antonyms
STRONG
refuse

Example Sentences

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They formalize discussions around career planning to make sure employees are getting support, feedback and guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The mechanism would help to formalize and identify what kinds of goods the United States should be exporting to and importing from China, he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

So you’ll need to treat this family loan like a traditional mortgage, formalize the agreement, and give the lender a security interest in your home, Flach added.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963, before he could formalize his fears into policy.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2025

“If we’re committed,” I said, as evenly as I could muster, “why wouldn’t we formalize that commitment? What part of your dignity would be sacrificed by that?”

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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The Classical Period, c. 600 BCE to c. 600 CE

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