to make a written agreement official by signing it, to approve or confirm something formally

ratify a treaty, ratify an agreement, ratify a decision

Formal and Informal Expressions of ratify

In different contexts, you can replace 'ratify' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'approve, confirm' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'okay, give the green light' is a commonplace synonym.

ratify: Explore its Definition & Usage

ratify Definition

1to make a written agreement official by signing it
2to approve or confirm something formally

Using ratify: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ratify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The treaty was ratified by the Senate.
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The committee voted to ratify the decision.
Example
The union members will vote on whether to ratify the new contract.

ratify Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ratify

Antonyms for ratify

Phrases with ratify

ratify a treaty
to make a treaty official by signing it
Example
The president will travel to Europe to ratify the treaty.
ratify an agreement
to make an agreement official by signing it
Example
The two companies will meet to ratify the agreement.
ratify a decision
to approve or confirm a decision formally
Example
The board of directors will meet to ratify the CEO's decision.

Origins of ratify

from Old French 'ratifier', from Latin 'ratus' meaning 'fixed, settled' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'

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Summary: ratify in Brief

The verb 'ratify' [ˈrætɪfaɪ] means to make a written agreement official by signing it or to approve or confirm something formally. It is often used in the context of treaties, agreements, and decisions, as in 'The treaty was ratified by the Senate.' 'Ratify' has synonyms like 'approve' and 'validate,' and antonyms like 'reject' and 'disapprove.'