formalize
Translation
to formalise, to make official
Examples
They decided to formalize their agreement.
They decided to formalise their agreement.
We need to formalize the process.
We need to formalise the process.
Grammar Patterns
((to formalize)) sth. They will formalize the agreement next week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legitimize, validate, ratify, officialize
Etymology
From 'formal' + '-ize', a verb-forming suffix. It literally means 'to make formal'. Note the US spelling 'formalize' vs UK 'formalise'.
Memory Tips
To 'formalize' something is to give it a proper 'form'. The '-ize' ending means 'to make'.