formalise
Translation
to formalise, to make official
Examples
We need to formalise the agreement with a contract.
We need to formalise the agreement with a contract.
They will formalise their partnership next month.
They will formalise their partnership next month.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) official or formal. We need to formalise the agreement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legalise, ratify, validate, make official; Antonyms: annul, cancel
Etymology
From 'formal' + the verb-forming suffix '-ise'. It means 'to make formal'.
Memory Tips
To make something 'formal', you 'formalise' it. The '-ise' ending tells you it's a verb.