Formalize

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrməˌlaɪz/

Definitions of formalize

verb to make formal or official

Example Sentences

A1 I need to formalize our agreement in writing.

A2 She decided to formalize her business by registering it with the government.

B1 The company is looking to formalize their dress code policy.

B2 It is important to formalize the terms of the contract before signing.

C1 The board of directors voted to formalize the new company policies.

C2 The legal team is working to formalize the merger agreement between the two companies.

Examples of formalize in a Sentence

formal The company decided to formalize their partnership with a written agreement.

informal Let's make it official and put it in writing.

slang Let's make it legit.

figurative They wanted to solidify their relationship by formalizing it.

Grammatical Forms of formalize

• past tense: formalized
• plural: formalizes
• comparative: more formal
• superlative: most formal
• present tense: formalize
• future tense: will formalize
• perfect tense: has formalized
• continuous tense: is formalizing
• singular: formalize
• positive degree: formal
• infinitive: to formalize
• gerund: formalizing
• participle: formalized

Origin and Evolution of formalize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'formalize' originated from the Latin word 'formalis' which means 'of or pertaining to form'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'formalize' has evolved to mean to make something official or conform to a set procedure or protocol.