FORMALIZED

formalized, formalised

(adjective) given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures

formalistic, formalized, formalised

(adjective) concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); “highly formalized plays like ‘Waiting for Godot’”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

formalized

simple past tense and past participle of formalize

Source: Wiktionary


FORMALIZE

Form"al*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Formalized; p. pr. & vb. n. Formalizing.]

1. To give form, or a certain form, to; to model. [R.]

2. To render formal.

Form"al*ize, v. i.

Definition: To affect formality. [Obs.] ales.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SEARCHINGLY

(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.

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