Synonyms of formalize

formalize

verb

ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz 

1

as in to standardize

to make agree with a single established standard or model

we'll need to formalize our research results before we submit our study for review

Synonyms & Similar Words

• standardize
• organize
• normalize
• regulate
• regularize
• integrate
• coordinate
• systematize
• order
• codify
• homogenize
• equalize
• rule
• reconcile
• systemize
• synthesize
• govern
• even
• certify
• methodize
• marshal
• control
• average
• square
• harmonize
• conciliate
• conform
• accredit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• customize
• tailor
• individualize

2

as in to approve

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formalize

To formalize the decision, the judge selected one juror to deliver a not-guilty verdict on the original charge. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Funding for procurement appeared in the fiscal 2026 budget, and the new contract now formalizes the move toward production. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026

However, this is neither an official announcement from Kensington Palace nor a decision that has already been formalized. — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026

Erik Brynjolfsson, Daniel Rock, and Chad Syverson formalized it in a 2018 NBER paper published as The Productivity J-Curve in the American Economic Journal in 2021. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026