Past tense of formalize
regular verb
The past tense of formalize is formalized. The past participle is also formalized.
Forms of formalize
| Base form (V1) | formalize /ˈfɔɹ.məlaɪːz/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | formalized |
| Past participle (V3) | formalized |
| Present participle | formalizing |
| Third person singular | formalizes |
Formalized in a sentence
- The Warsaw Pact formalized Moscow's dominance in Europe's east.From the entry Warsaw Pact
- It was formalized by the teaching of K’ung-tzu, whose Latinized name is Confucius.1980, Stephen Fulder, “The Chinese Alternative”, in The Book of Ginseng: and Other Chinese Herbs for Vitality, Rochester, Vermont: Healing…. From the entry K'ung-tzu
- Their relative success formalized the idea of law enforcement for payment, and helped accelerate the professionalization of policing.2012, Faramerz Dabhoiwala, The Origins of Sex, Penguin, published 2013, page 64. From the entry professionalization
- In addition, a more formalized committee structure was also emerging to complement and focus the political energy stirring in such meetings.1985, John S. Saul, chapter I, in John S. Saul, editor, A Difficult Road: The Transition to Socialism in Mozambique, New York: Monthly…. From the entry parapolitical
- While agreements are formalized through MOUs and legal counsel, teach-outs are often built on relationships — long-standing connections between presidents, provosts, deans, and enrollment leaders.2025 August 6, Jonathan Squire, “From Panic to Plan: Winning the Teach Out Moment”, in Volt, voltedu.com, retrieved 23 Mar 2023. From the entry teach-outs
Meaning of formalize
- verb To give something a definite form; to shape.
- verb To develop into a definite form.
- verb To give something a formal or official standing.
Questions about the past tense of formalize
- What is the past tense of formalize?
- The past tense of formalize is formalized.
- What is the past participle of formalize?
- The past participle of formalize is formalized.
- Is formalize a regular or irregular verb?
- Formalize is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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