formalize

== English == === Alternative forms === formalise === Etymology === From formal +‎ -ize. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)məlaɪz === Verb === formalize (third-person singular simple present formalizes, present participle formalizing, simple past and past participle formalized) (transitive) To give something a definite form; to shape. (intransitive) To develop into a definite form. To give something a formal or official standing. To act with formality. (mathematics) To rigorously prove a mathematical result. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Portuguese == === Verb === formalize inflection of formalizar: first/third-person singular present subjunctive third-person singular imperative