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单词 formalizes
释义

formalize

verb

for·​mal·​ize ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz How to pronounce formalize (audio)
formalized; formalizing

transitive verb

1
: to give a certain or definite form to : shape
2
a
: to make formal
b
: to give formal status or approval to
formalizable
ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlī-zə-bəl How to pronounce formalize (audio)
adjective
formalization
ˌfȯr-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce formalize (audio)
noun
formalizer
ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlī-zər How to pronounce formalize (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • homogenize
  • normalize
  • regularize
  • standardize
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Example Sentences

The company has formalized its hiring practices. Congress formalized the policy by making it law.
Recent Examples on the Web The union bid comes amid a broader push to formalize and bring job protections to a historically marginalized and little-regulated industry. Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 The Biden administration has for months sought to formalize security and economic deals between Saudi Arabia and Israel, in a bid to set the stage for a normalization deal between the two countries. Kyle Blaine And Eliza Mackintosh, CNN, 15 July 2022 Greek Cypriots reject any deal that would formalize the island's partition. Menelaos Hadjicostis, ajc, 8 July 2022 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said lawmakers would pass legislation to formalize the trade downgrade. Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2022 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said lawmakers would pass legislation to formalize the trade downgrade. Josh Boak And Christopher Rugaber, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2022 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign and will formalize his decision in a public announcement on Thursday, The Associated Press reports, citing an official in his Downing Street office. Peter Weber, The Week, 7 July 2022 To some Swedes, joining NATO would only formalize the reality that Sweden for decades has become more closely intertwined with NATO and has cooperated on defense matters in the EU. Sune Engel Rasmussen, WSJ, 22 May 2022 The decree issued Thursday appeared to formalize the restrictions placed on Hamzah’s movements. Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 19 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

formalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of formalize
1
as in standardizes
to make agree with a single established standard or model we'll need to formalize our research results before we submit our study for review

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • standardizes
  • normalizes
  • organizes
  • regularizes
  • integrates
  • regulates
  • systematizes
  • homogenizes
  • codifies
  • coordinates
  • equalizes
  • rules
  • orders
  • reconciles
  • synthesizes
  • governs
  • averages
  • systemizes
  • evens
  • methodizes
  • certifies
  • harmonizes
  • controls
  • marshalls
  • marshals
  • squares
  • conciliates
  • conforms
  • accredits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • individualizes
  • tailors
  • customizes
2
as in ratifies
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • ratifies
  • approves
  • confirms
  • finalizes
  • endorses
  • accepts
  • authorizes
  • acknowledges
  • sanctions
  • accredits
  • affirms
  • warrants
  • signs
  • validates
  • clears
  • okays
  • certifies
  • OKs
  • blesses
  • approbates
  • legalizes
  • homologates
  • sanctifies
  • enables
  • permits
  • canonizes
  • allows
  • passes
  • indorses
  • initials
  • licenses
  • rubber-stamps
  • reapproves
  • signs off (on)
  • licences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • denies
  • rejects
  • prohibits
  • disallows
  • disapproves
  • forbids
  • declines
  • ignores
  • proscribes
  • vetoes
  • enjoins
  • bans
  • disregards
  • neglects
  • refuses
  • negatives
  • overlooks
  • turns down
  • interdicts
  • rebuts
  • spurns
  • illegalizes
  • rebuffs
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