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Grammar : Verb
Spell : fawr-muh-lahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔr məˌlaɪz



Definition of formalize

Origin :
  • 1590s, from formal + -ize. Related: Formalized; formalizing.
  • As in order : verb arrange, organize
  • As in stylize : verb conventionalize
  • As in define : verb give description
Example sentences :
  • "Formalize our mating as soon as she is able to get out of bed," Kennon replied.
  • Extract from : « The Lani People » by J. F. Bone
  • But this priest was standing in the corridor and was rather insistent that he formalize some prayers at that point.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • Yet strangely and unexpectedly the attempt to formalize his faith almost shook his faith out of him again.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Garden » by W. B. Maxwell

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