finalize
Translation
to finalise, to complete, to conclude
Examples
We need to finalize the plans for the trip.
We need to finalise the plans for the trip.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to complete the details of (sth.) We need to finalise the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: complete, conclude, settle, wrap up; Antonyms: start, begin, initiate
Etymology
From 'final' + '-ize', a verb-forming suffix. It means 'to make final'. Note the American spelling; British is 'finalise'.
Memory Tips
Easy to remember as 'to make something final'. The '-ize' suffix means 'to make'.