What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
formalize
Example
We need to formalize our agreement with a written contract. [formalize: verb]
Example
The company decided to formalize their dress code policy. [formalize: verb]
officialize
Example
The government decided to officialize the new law. [officialize: verb]
Example
The committee voted to officialize the new policy. [officialize: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Formalize is more commonly used than officialize in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between formalize and officialize?
Officialize has a more formal and bureaucratic connotation than formalize, which is more neutral and versatile in terms of formality level.
