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How to Use "Formal" with Example Sentences
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formal
(adj):
official; appropriate for an important or official occasion; following an established procedure or rule
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Used with verbs:
"
The way he speaks
sounds
very
formal
.
"
(sounds, seems, be: is)
"
The process has
become
more
formal
in recent years.
"
(become)
Used with adverbs:
"
The process is
extremely
formal
.
"
(extremely, fairly, very)
"
His role is
merely
formal
.
"
(merely, purely, strictly, largely)
Used with nouns:
"
We're still waiting for the
formal
announcement
.
"
(announcement, communication, instructions, report, recognition, notification)
"
He received his
formal
acceptance
into the program.
"
(acceptance, invitation)
"
They gave their
formal
approval
.
"
(approval, authorization, consent, permission)
"
She never received any
formal
training
.
"
(training, education, schooling, instruction)
"
You need to meet the
formal
requirements
.
"
(requirements, qualifications, guidelines)
"
We are attending a
formal
dinner
tonight.
"
(dinner, event, reception, banquet, party, gathering)
"
This is subject to a
formal
hearing
.
"
(hearing, inquiry, investigation)
"
She received a
formal
warning
.
"
(warning, reprimand)
"
There will be a
formal
meeting
between the leaders tonight.
"
(meeting, visit, discussion, negotiation)
"
There is a
formal
procedure
that needs to be followed.
"
(procedure, process, arrangement)
"
He made a
formal
complaint
.
"
(complaint, protest, request, statement)
"
This party requires
formal
clothes
.
"
(clothes, attire, dress)
"
He gave a
formal
presentation
on the issue.
"
(presentation, briefing, news conference)
"
She submitted her
formal
application
.
"
(application, registration, evaluation, proposal)
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