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Synonyms

officialize

American

[uh-fish-uh-lahyz] / əˈfɪʃ əˌlaɪz /

especially British, officialise

verb (used with object)

officialized, officializing

to make official; place under official authority or control.

Other Word Forms

officialization noun

Etymology

Origin of officialize

First recorded in 1840–50; official + -ize

Example Sentences

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Zobrist explained: “As soon as you officialize, there is no way back.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024

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