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finalize (verb)

To complete the final details of a plan, agreement, or process, making it official or ready to be implemented. It often implies reaching a stage where no further changes or negotiations will be made.

💬 Example

"We need to finalize our dinner plans before six tonight."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word 'FINAL' and add 'IZE'. To 'finalize' is to 'make it FINAL'. Imagine a big red 'FINAL' stamp hitting a...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
complete conclude settle clinch wrap up
⚠️ Common Mistakes

I finalized with the client. → I finalized the deal with the client.

We need to finalize on the plan. → We need to finalize the plan.

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