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 Brooklyn Museum and AFAM finalized four-year contracts this week, while the Guggenheim and Jewish Museum unions ratified their agreements in September. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Carbios works toward a construction restart Carbios is moving closer to financing its Longlaville recycling plant in France, though a restart of construction still hinges on finalizing the funding package. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

In one of the more puzzling developments of this broadcast cycle, ESPN and Aikman have yet to reach a contract extension even after the network finalized a new deal with Buck. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

If finalized, it’d be the second consecutive year of double-digit premium hikes for Obamacare enrollees, KFF said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026