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

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

The Creator Marketplace formalizes that shift. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

The guru-chela relation formalizes their identity in a castelike structure and includes ritual elements such as formal initiation and renaming. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026

The agreement signed by the organizations last week formalizes plans in the organizations’ letter of intent announced in March. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026

Sotheby’s new initiative, in a way, formalizes that shift. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026

Brand executives say the collaboration formalizes a long-running trend of beer drinkers adding pickle juice or whole pickles to their brews. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026

But the death penalty law formalizes this duality with unprecedented starkness. — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026