formalize

• formalise

From formal +‎ -ize.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/

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• Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)məlaɪz

formalize (third-person singular simple present formalizes, present participle formalizing, simple past and past participle formalized)

1. (transitive) To give something a definite form; to shape.
2. (intransitive) To develop into a definite form.
   • 1984 February 4, Marsha Levine, “Pride '84”, in Gay Community News, volume 11, number 28, page 5:

     We have more fun and exciting fundraisers planned, and we're trying to carefully budget them so they don't cut into your life savings. As they formalize, we'll widely publicize these events.

3. To give something a formal or official standing.
4. To act with formality.
5. (mathematics) To rigorously prove a mathematical result.

formalize

1. inflection of formalizar:
   1. first/third-person singular present subjunctive
   2. third-person singular imperative