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formalize

verb for·mal·ize \ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz\

: to make (something) formal : to give proper or official form to (something)

for·mal·izedfor·mal·iz·ing

Full Definition of FORMALIZE

transitive verb

: to give a certain or definite form to : shape

a : to make formal

b : to give formal status or approval to

— for·mal·iz·able \-ˌlī-zə-bəl\ adjective

— for·mal·i·za·tion \ˌfȯr-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— for·mal·iz·er \ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlī-zər\ noun

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Antonyms: decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, reject, turn down, veto

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