formalise

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A form of formalize — To give something a definite form; to shape.

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Meanings

verbformalise (third-person singular simple present formalises, present participle formalising, simple past and past participle formalised)

present singular third person formalises · participle present formalising · participle past formalised · past formalised

  1. UKalternativeAlternative spelling of formalize.

    "Additionally, new part-time contracts and flexible working rosters and patterns will also encourage a more diverse workforce that can fit shifts around other commitments, while current voluntary working arrangements on Sundays will be formalised to meet rising demand for weekend travel services."

    2023 March 8, “Network News: TSSA accepts offer, but RMT sets new strike dates”, in RAIL, number 978, page 11

Synonyms & antonyms

verbmake formal or official

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declareadjudgehold

verbdeclare or make legally valid

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authorizeauthorisepass
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Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From formal + -ise.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

formalise. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/formalise

MLA

“formalise.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/formalise. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “formalise,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/formalise.

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