formalize
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/ˈfɔːrməlaɪz/
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/ˈfɔːməlaɪz/
to make something official by doing the necessary things, like signing a paper or having a ceremony
They decided to formalize their relationship by getting married.
他们决定通过结婚来正式化他们的关系。
to make something more organized by adding rules or a system
The college formalized the grading system to make it fair for everyone.
该学院正式化了评分系统,以确保对每个人都公平。