finalize

finalize

verb

Definition of FINALIZE

1

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done <we're still finalizing our travel plans but hope to have them done by the end of the week>

Synonyms complete, consummate, finalize, perfect, polish

Related Words follow through (with), stick out; accomplish, achieve, effect; carry out, carry through, discharge, do, execute, fulfill (or fulfil), perform; ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate; machine, refine, round (off or out), shine, touch up

Near Antonyms abandon, desert, discontinue, drop, forsake, quit

2

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory <the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday>

Synonyms accredit, approbate, authorize, clear, confirm, finalize, formalize, homologate, OK (or okay), ratify, sanction, warrant

Related Words accept, acknowledge, affirm; certify, endorse (also indorse), validate; bless, canonize, sanctify; initial, rubber-stamp, sign, sign off (on); allow, enable, legalize, license (also licence), pass, permit; reapprove

Near Antonyms ban, enjoin, forbid, illegalize, interdict, prohibit, proscribe; disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook; rebuff, rebut, refuse, spurn

Antonyms decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, reject, turn down, veto