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formalize

DEFINITIONS OF: formalize

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v make formal or official

“We formalized the appointment and gave him a title”
Synonyms:
formalise
Types:
ritualise, ritualize
make or evolve into a ritual
Type of:
adjudge, declare, hold
declare to be

v declare or make legally valid

Synonyms:
formalise, validate
Antonyms:
annul, avoid, invalidate, nullify, quash, void
declare invalid
Types:
ratify, sign
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
co-sign, cosign
sign jointly
probate
establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents)
Type of:
authorise, authorize, clear, pass
grant authorization or clearance for
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