finalize

/ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/

to complete or make something final

We need to finalize the contract before the end of the month.

This means we must complete and sign the contract by the deadline.

formal

to complete or make something final, especially after discussion or negotiation

The team finalized the project plan after several revisions.

They completed and approved the project plan after making changes.

Let's finalize the details of the event before sending out invitations.

We should confirm and settle all the details before distributing invitations.

Often used in business or formal contexts to indicate the completion of a process or agreement.

Collocations

finalize a dealto complete and agree on a business dealfinalize plansto confirm and complete the details of plans

Use 'finalize' in formal or professional settings. For casual contexts, 'complete' or 'settle' may be more natural.

From the Latin 'finalis' (final) + '-ize' (to make). The verb form emerged in the 19th century.

Commonly used in business, legal, and formal contexts. Can also be used in everyday language to mean completing a task or decision.

final

last or ultimate

root

-ize

to make or become

suffix

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