Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

OFFICIALIZE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word officialize. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word officialize. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OFFICIALIZE

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
approve
verbv
verb

• give sanction to

• judge to be right or commendable; think well of

authenticate
verbv
verb

• establish the authenticity of something

authorize
verbv
verb

• grant authorization or clearance for

• give or delegate power or authority to

endorse
verbv
verb

• be behind; approve of

• give support or one's approval to

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• sign as evidence of legal transfer

formalize
verbv
verb

• make formal or official

• declare or make legally valid

legitimize
verbv
verb

• make legal

sanction
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formal and explicit approval

• a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards

• official permission or approval

• the act of final authorization

verb

• give sanction to

• give authority or permission to

• give religious sanction to, such as through an oath

validate
verbv
verb

• declare or make legally valid

• prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something

• give evidence for

• make valid or confirm the validity of

officialise
verbv
verb

• make official

Best Hypernyms For OFFICIALIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for officialize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
alter change modify

Alternatives for APPROVE

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen