finalize | Definition of finalize

Synonyms and Antonyms of finalize

1 to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done

we're still finalizing our travel plans but hope to have them done by the end of the week

Synonyms of finalize

complete, consummate, finish, perfect, polish

Words Related to finalize

follow through (with), stick out

accomplish, achieve, effect

carry out, carry through, discharge, do, execute, fulfill (or fulfil), perform

ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate

machine, refine, round (off or out), shine, touch up

Phrases Synonymous with finalize

Near Antonyms of finalize

abandon, desert, discontinue, drop, forsake, quit

2 to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday

Synonyms of finalize

accredit, approbate, approve, authorize, clear, confirm, formalize, homologate, OK (or okay), ratify, sanction, warrant

Words Related to finalize

accept, acknowledge, affirm

certify, endorse (also indorse), validate

bless, canonize, sanctify

initial, rubber-stamp, sign, sign off (on)

allow, enable, legalize, license (also licence), pass, permit

Near Antonyms of finalize

ban, enjoin, forbid, illegalize, interdict, prohibit, proscribe

disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook

rebuff, rebut, refuse, spurn

Antonyms of finalize

decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, reject, turn down, veto