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finalize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of finalize

complete, consummate, finish, perfect, polish
Words Related to finalize

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
Phrases Synonymous with finalize

get through
Near Antonyms of finalize

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 of finalize

accredit, approbate, approve, authorize, clear, confirm, formalize, homologate, OK (or okay), ratify, sanction, warrant
Words Related to finalize

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 of finalize

ban, enjoin, forbid, illegalize, interdict, prohibit, proscribe

disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook

rebuff, rebut, refuse, spurn
Antonyms of finalize

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

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