Synonyms of formalizes

formalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of formalize

1

as in standardizes

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

• standardizes
• organizes
• normalizes
• regulates
• regularizes
• integrates
• homogenizes
• systematizes
• coordinates
• codifies
• orders
• equalizes
• rules
• reconciles
• synthesizes
• averages
• governs
• evens
• systemizes
• certifies
• methodizes
• squares
• controls
• harmonizes
• marshals
• conforms
• accredits
• conciliates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tailors
• individualizes
• customizes

2

as in ratifies

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ratifies
• approves
• confirms
• finalizes
• endorses
• accepts
• authorizes
• acknowledges
• sanctions
• accredits
• affirms
• warrants
• signs
• validates
• clears
• OKs
• certifies
• blesses
• approbates
• homologates
• enables
• sanctifies
• legalizes
• permits
• allows
• passes
• initials
• canonizes
• licenses
• rubber-stamps
• signs off (on)
• reapproves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• rejects
• prohibits
• disapproves
• disallows
• forbids
• declines
• turns down
• ignores
• proscribes
• vetoes
• enjoins
• bans
• disregards
• neglects
• negatives
• refuses
• overlooks
• interdicts
• rebuts
• spurns
• illegalizes
• rebuffs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formalizes

To some extent, OpenAI’s new product simply formalizes something that people had been doing on their own, either by pasting text from one window to another, or by improvising personal ChatGPT-linking software. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

This particular verification formalizes an important advance in number theory. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026

The rule formalizes the rollback announced in March 2025, effectively shelving the CTA for domestic businesses. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The activation also formalizes a broader restructuring within SOUTHCOM. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Scott realized long ago that music and film occupy the same space, but this endeavor formalizes that idea. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 July 2026

The announcement also formalizes Goldman’s growing business helping clients find liquidity for private investments. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 July 2026

The move formalizes long-standing exemptions from Israel’s compulsory service despite troop shortages after nearly three years of wars, as only a fraction of roughly 13,000 eligible Haredi men enlist. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

The commercial transaction formalizes a technical relationship established in late 2025, during which engineering teams from both companies evaluated how Adelphi’s systems could scale to meet the operational demands of commercial nuclear platforms. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026