Overview of verb formalize

The verb formalize has 2 senses

• formalize, formalise -- (make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title")


• validate, formalize, formalise -- (declare or make legally valid)

Overview of adj formalized

The adj formalized has 2 senses

• formalistic, formalized, formalised -- (concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'")


• formalized, formalised -- (given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures)