Formally definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary FORM'ALLY, adv. 1. According ... rule, order, rite or ceremony. A treaty was concluded and formally ratified by both parties. 2. Ceremoniously; stiffly; precisely; as, to be stiff and formally reserved. 3. In open appearance; in a visible and apparent state. You and your followers do stand formally divided against the authorized guides of the church, and the rest of the people. 4. Essentially; characteristically. That which formally makes this [charity] a christian grace, is the spring from ... 2005) adv 1: with official authorization; "the club will be formally recognized" [syn: formally, officially] 2: in a formal manner; " ...
... who go to church only at Easter > Synonyms: see ceremonial formally adverb formalness noun II. noun Date: 1605 something (as a ... 2 an occasion on which evening dress is worn. Derivatives: formally adv. formalness n. Etymology: ME f. L formalis (as FORM ... Business relationships are necessarily a bit more formal. ? informal ADJ formally He took her back to Vincent Square in a taxi, saying goodnight formally on the doorstep. ADV: ADV with v formality Lillith's ... No formal announcement had been made. ? informal ADJ: ADJ n formally Diplomats haven't formally agreed to Anderson's plan... ADV: ADV with v ...
... to stage `Othello'" [syn: stage, present, represent] 4: hand over formally [syn: present, submit] 5: introduce; "This poses an interesting question ... An enormous dilemma faces us" [syn: confront, face, present] 12: formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. 13 ... to make a gift to 3. to give or bestow formally 4. a. to lay (as a charge) before a court ... offer or give as a gift (to a person), esp. formally or ceremonially. b (with a person as object, foll. by ... introduce or put before an audience . 4 introduce (a person) formally (may I present my fianc้?; was presented at court). 5 ... the time of delivery. 12 (foll. by to) Law bring formally under notice, submit (an offence, complaint, etc.). 13 (foll. ...
... officially [syn: inaugurate, kick off] 2: open ceremoniously or dedicate formally 3: be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin ... office with suitable ceremonies 2. a. to dedicate ceremoniously ; observe formally the beginning of < inaugurate a new school > b. to bring ... noun Oxford Reference Dictionary v.tr. 1 admit (a person) formally to office. 2 initiate the public use of (a building ... inaugurated) 1. When a new leader is inaugurated, they are formally given their new position at an official ceremony. The new ...
... secure official entry of in a register b. to enroll formally especially as a voter or student c. to record automatically ... name officially as a prerequisite for voting c. to enroll formally as a student 2. a. to correspond exactly b. to ... positive. --v. 1 tr. set down (a name, fact, etc.) formally; record in writing. 2 tr. make a mental note of ... Register, n.] 1. To enter in a register; to record formally and distinctly, as for future use or service. 2. To ...
... league or contract between two or more nations or sovereigns, formally signed by commissioners properly authorized, and solemnly ratified by the ... between two or more political authorities (as states or sovereigns) formally signed by representatives duly authorized and usually ratified by the ... set down Oxford Reference Dictionary n. (pl. -ies) 1 a formally concluded and ratified agreement between States. 2 an agreement between ... league, or contract between two or more nations or sovereigns, formally signed by commissioners properly authorized, and solemnly ratified by the ...
... myself proclaimed. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) v 1: declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles; "He was proclaimed ... 2. to declare or declare to be solemnly, officially, or formally < proclaim an amnesty > < proclaim the country a republic > 3. to ... Dictionary (proclaims, proclaiming, proclaimed) 1. If people proclaim something, they formally make it known to the public. The Boers rebelled against ...
... or arson. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) v 1: accuse formally of a crime Merriam Webster's transitive verb Etymology: alteration ... indictor noun Oxford Reference Dictionary v.tr. accuse (a person) formally by legal process. Derivatives: indictee n. indicter n. Etymology: ME ... Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms v. a. (Law.) Accuse (formally, by finding of grand jury), present. Moby Thesaurus accuse, accuse ...
... I will recant. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) v 1: formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure ... verb 1. to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly ; renounce 2. revoke intransitive verb to make an ... to sound. See 3d Cant, Chant.] To withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly (opinions formerly expressed); to contradict, as a former ...
... 3: yield to the control of another 4: hand over formally [syn: present, submit] 5: refer to another person for decision ... bid on a contract > < submit a report >; also to deliver formally < submitted my resignation > 3. to put forward as an opinion ... you submit a proposal, report, or request to someone, you formally send it to them so that they can consider it ...
... game; "Can I go now?" [syn: move, go] 16: propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting [syn: move, make a ... b. to make a formal application to 7. to propose formally in a deliberative assembly < moved the adjournment motion > 8. to ... 16. At a meeting, if you move a motion, you formally suggest it so that everyone present can vote on it ...
... ask more at right Date: 15th century 1. to question formally and systematically 2. to give or send out a signal ... tr. ask questions of (a person) esp. closely, thoroughly, or formally. Derivatives: interrogator n. Etymology: ME f. L interrogare interrogat- ask ... ask; inter between + rogare to ask. See Rogation.] To question formally; to question; to examine by asking questions; as, to interrogate ...
... contract a job > b. betroth; also to establish (a marriage) formally c. (1) to hire by contract < contract a lawyer > (2 ... b intr. (usu. foll. by for, or to + infin.) enter formally into a business or legal arrangement. c tr. (often foll ... as a proof of the obligation. 3. The act of formally betrothing a man and woman. This is the the night ...
... positive pregnancy test" [syn: positive, confirming] [ant: disconfirming, negative] 5: formally laid down or imposed; "positive laws" [syn: positive, prescribed] 6 ... positus, past participle of ponere Date: 14th century 1. a. formally laid down or imposed ; prescribed < positive laws > b. expressed clearly ... such a result Oxford Reference Dictionary adj. & n. --adj. 1 formally or explicitly stated; definite, unquestionable (positive proof). 2 (of a ...
... is nominated for a job or position, their name is formally suggested as a candidate for it. Under party rules each ... If you nominate someone to a job or position, you formally choose them to hold that job or position. Voters will ... actor or a film is nominated for an award, someone formally suggests that they should be given that award. Practically every ...