formalize
verb
for·mal·ize
ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz 
formalized; formalizing
1
: to give a certain or definite form to : shape
2
a
: to make formal
b
: to give formal status or approval to
Examples of formalize in a Sentence
The company has formalized its hiring practices.
Congress formalized the policy by making it law.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
Wanting to formalize and spread her efforts to overcome fresh produce issues, Michelle founded GoFresh!
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for formalize
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formalize
verb
for·mal·ize
ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz
formalized; formalizing
1
: to make formal
2
: to give formal rank or approval to
formalizer
noun
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