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formalize

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To make (something) more formal or official.

    - "The contract will be formalized once both parties have signed."
    - "The company formalizes its annual report before presenting it to investors."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with formalize
paralyze , mobilize , realize , organize
Variants
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formalizable , formalization , formalizations , formalize , formalized , formalizer , formalizers , formalizes , formalizing , formalise , formalised , formalises , formalising
Etymology
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From Middle English formelen, from Old French formaliser, from forma 'form, shape' + -iser 'make, do'.


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  1. Formalize is a verb that was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. The term 'formalize' comes from the Latin word 'forma', which means 'shape' or 'model'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Informalize: The opposite of formalize, where something is made less formal or official.


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Formalize is often used in the context of business and legal transactions, where it refers to the process of making something official or legally binding. It can also be used in other contexts, such as formalizing a relationship or formalizing a plan.

How to Memorize "formalize"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a document being signed and stamped, turning it from a draft into an official document.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with a formal event, such as a wedding ceremony or a graduation ceremony.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Formalize = Formal Make' to remember the meaning of the word.


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