Definition
(to) formally (invite someone): to ceremoniously, officially (invite someone)
I have been formally invited to have tea with the Queen. Unfortunately I am busy.
- "I would like to formally express my interest in this position, for which I feel I am extremely qualified."
- "I would like to formally express my interest in this position, for which I feel I am well qualified."
- "How formally should your guests dress?"
- "It is usually better to address a boss formally."
- "On behalf of both the Sales and HR teams in San Francisco, we would like to formally welcome you to the Delavigne Corporation and specifically to the sales department!"
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