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

Von der Leyen said Canada and the EU would finalize an agreement Friday giving Canadian companies, startups and researchers access to Europe’s network of 12 advanced supercomputers, strengthening cooperation on artificial intelligence. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Because most agents still require human approval before finalizing an order, shoppers keep the final call even as AI handles search, comparison and cart work. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Most current implementations still require your approval before the agent finalizes an order. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Kardashian filed for divorce from West in February 2021, and the proceedings were finalized with a settlement reached in November 2022. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026