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Overview of verb formalize

The verb formalize has 2 senses


  • formalize, formalise -- (make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title")

  • validate, formalize, formalise -- (declare or make legally valid)


Overview of adj formalized

The adj formalized has 2 senses


  • formalistic, formalized, formalised -- (concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'")

  • formalized, formalised -- (given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures)