to formalize
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4.9
- verb
- /ˈfɔːrməlaɪz/
- US
- Many meetings were held to formalize the research design and data collection process.
- formalized program
- formalize relationships
- formalized policy
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Examples
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Yet many school library leaders do not formalize their programs through planning.
Academic text (2013) -
The separation of church and state was formalized in the Constitution of 1952.
Academic text (1999) -
And if we do it I think we need to formalize our relationship.
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You should formalize our relationship.
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One case management program decided to formalize relationships with other agencies in the community.
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Now, before we formalize this merger, are there any outstanding questions we might address?
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As programs develop, these relationships may be formalized in written policy agreements.
Academic text (1990) -
Since then there have been suggestions that Parliament's role should be formalized either through a resolution or through legislation.
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And now here, today, Western and Arab leaders will meet for the first time to formalize this new coalition, designed to once and for all put a stranglehold on international terrorism.
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Before implementing the project, we need to formalize the agreement with all stakeholders.
Synonyms
159
4.7
To make a rule into law by an official vote or order
129
3.7
Make something allowed by law
107
3.9
To make something officially acceptable by showing proof
34
5.8
To make something legal or officially accepted
20
6.8
To arrange laws, rules, or information into one clear system
20
8.0
Officially announce a new law or rule so it starts to apply
13
4.2
To make things the same by using one set of rules
11
7.1
Make something a regular and accepted part of a system or group
4
2.3
To give permission to start or use something
2
6.4
To make something follow rules or standards
1
7.0
To give something formal approval from someone in charge
1
7.1
To give religious approval during a formal ceremony
1
7.5
To make something follow the usual rules or styles used by a group
1
5.0
Make something legal by official approval
How Official
- US
129
3.7
- Formal
159
4.7
- Formal
20
6.8
- US
11
4.9
289
4.1
659
3.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word formalize comes from formal, which comes from a word meaning 'form' or 'shape', plus the ending -ize which means 'make'. So, to formalize something is to give it an official shape or make it official, like turning a casual deal into a signed contract.