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formally vs ofitially

Both 'formally' and 'officially' are correct English adverbs, but they are used in different contexts. 'Formally' is used to indicate something done in accordance with established customs or rules, while 'officially' is used to indicate something done with the authority or approval of an official body or person.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 751 views

formally

This is a correct adverb in English, commonly used to indicate something done in accordance with established customs or rules.

The adverb 'formally' is used to describe actions or procedures that are carried out in a formal or official manner, following established protocols or rules.

Examples:

  • The contract was formally signed by both parties.
  • She was formally introduced to the members of the board.
  • Memoranda were not formally communicated to Neste.
  • It was formally terminated on 20 December 2002.
  • Not formally but he ordered a busted lip or something.
  • President Taylor is going to formally announce the end of the peace conference.
  • Parliament should also be given an opportunity formally to express its solidarity with affected populations.
  • Conciliation was then formally opened on 2 May.
  • Webster had several altercations with students but was never formally reprimanded.
  • The enlargement negotiations were formally concluded in April 1994.
  • Billionaire developer Andrew Withrow formally charged 15 counts of manslaughter.
  • On 15 February 2000 the accession negotiations were formally opened.
  • The ceremony formally began with three successive days of worshipping ancestors.
  • The Commission therefore refrained from formally resuming the investigation.
  • The industry was never formally consulted.
  • The company re-offered formally its original undertaking.
  • Never got to formally express my condolences.
  • But Ed never formally adopted you.
  • I solemnly and formally take possession of all this land.
  • After all, we've been formally introduced now.
  • Nakamoto is formally protesting the fact that I'm on the case.
  • No. We're not formally married.

Alternatives:

  • officially
  • properly
  • correctly
  • according to protocol
  • in a formal manner

ofitially

This is a correct adverb in English, commonly used to indicate something done with the authority or approval of an official body or person.

The adverb 'officially' is used to describe actions or statements that are done with the sanction or approval of an authority, such as a government or organization.

Examples:

  • The results were officially announced by the committee.
  • He was officially appointed as the new CEO.

Alternatives:

  • formally
  • legally
  • with authority
  • by the book
  • in an official capacity

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