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- [fawr-muh-lahyz]
- /ˈfɔr məˌlaɪz/
- /ˈfɔː.mə.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-muh-lahyz]
- /ˈfɔr məˌlaɪz/
Definitions of formalise word
- verb with object formalise to make formal, especially for the sake of official or authorized acceptance: to formalize an understanding by drawing up a legal contract. 1
- verb with object formalise to give a definite form or shape to. 1
- verb with object formalise to state or restate (the rules or implied rules of a grammar or the like) in symbolic form. 1
- noun formalise Alternative spelling of formalize. 1
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Origin of formalise
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; formal1 + -ize
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Parts of speech for Formalise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
formalise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
formalise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for formalise
verb formalise
- sanctify — to make holy; set apart as sacred; consecrate.
- ratify — to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
- validate — to make valid; substantiate; confirm: Time validated our suspicions.
- enact — Make (a bill or other proposal) law.
- reinforce — to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall.
Antonyms for formalise
verb formalise
- confuse — If you confuse two things, you get them mixed up, so that you think one of them is the other one.
- hesitate — to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination: She hesitated to take the job.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- misrepresent — to represent incorrectly, improperly, or falsely.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
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