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Formalize Definition & Meaning

formalize
verb
  1. make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title"
  2. declare or make legally valid

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Frequently asked questions

What does formalize mean?
make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title" declare or make legally valid
What part of speech is formalize?
Formalize is a verb.
How many definitions does formalize have?
Formalize has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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