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 Missouri Supreme Court will decide the fate of the state’s gerrymandered congressional map and a campaign to protect direct democracy next month, setting up two major decisions just days before ballots can be finalized. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

City is still working the phones to finalize a deal to lure Ayyoub Bouaddi from Ligue 1’s Lille, who’ll replace Rodri after the Spanish World Cup champ transferred to Barca. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The White House official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a plan that has yet to be finalized, said the beef in question is lean beef trimmings that are used for ground beef production. — Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

The deal was finalized last November, about a month after Askew’s arrest, records show. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026