Antonyms for formalize
| 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
- "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
Synonyms for formalize
- accord
- adapt
- adjust
- align
- alphabetize
- array
- ascertain
- assign
- call a spade a spade
- catalogue
- characterize
- class
- classify
- codify
- conduct
- conform
- construe
- control
- decide
- delineate
- denominate
- denote
- describe
- designate
- detail
- determine
- dispose
- distribute
- dub
- elucidate
- entitle
- establish
- etch
- exemplify
- explain
- expound
- file
- fix
- formalize
- furnish
- group
- illustrate
- index
- interpret
- label
- lay it out
- lay out
- line
- line up
- locate
- manage
- marshal
- methodize
- nail it down
- name
- neaten
- normalize
- pattern
- place
- plan
- prescribe
- put away
- put to rights
- range
- regiment
- regularize
- regulate
- represent
- right
- routine
- set guidelines
- set in order
- settle
- sort out
- space
- specify
- spell out
- standardize
- streamline
- systematize
- tabulate
- tag
- tidy
- translate
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