Synonyms of finalize

finalize

verb

ˈfī-nə-ˌlīz 

1

as in to finish

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 & Similar Words

• finish
• complete
• accomplish
• perfect
• consummate
• fulfill
• execute
• get through
• do
• polish
• achieve
• improve
• perform
• effect
• refine
• amend
• carry out
• enhance
• stick out
• better
• carry through
• ameliorate
• enrich
• discharge
• follow through (with)
• machine
• shine
• meliorate
• round (off or out)
• touch up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandon
• drop
• quit
• discontinue
• forsake
• desert

2

as in to approve

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approve
• ratify
• confirm
• accept
• authorize
• formalize
• endorse
• sanction
• sign
• acknowledge
• OK
• warrant
• clear
• homologate
• initial
• accredit
• validate
• affirm
• approbate
• certify
• bless
• enable
• permit
• pass
• allow
• legalize
• sanctify
• license
• canonize
• rubber-stamp
• sign off (on)
• reapprove

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deny
• reject
• negative
• veto
• disallow
• disapprove
• decline
• turn down
• prohibit
• forbid
• enjoin
• ignore
• ban
• proscribe
• refuse
• disregard
• overlook
• neglect
• interdict
• illegalize
• rebut
• spurn
• rebuff

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finalize

The department argued that the lawsuit was premature, since the agencies involved in the order had yet to finalize actions to implement the policies. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

Those fees, which begin accruing in October, will cost Paramount an extra $7 million a day — until the purchase is finalized. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Meta is looking to finance its $12 billion Texas data center with pricing expected to be finalized early next week, according to a source familiar with the talks, who asked not to be named in order to discuss the company’s plans. — Seema Mody, CNBC, 24 July 2026

That, at least, is how things stood when the agreement was finalized yesterday. — Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026