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