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ratify

[ˈrætɪfaɪ]

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.

  • Example

    The committee voted to ratify the decision.

  • Example

    The union members will vote on whether to ratify the new contract.

ratify Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for ratify

Phrases with ratify

  • to make a treaty official by signing it

    Example

    The president will travel to Europe to ratify the treaty.

  • to make an agreement official by signing it

    Example

    The two companies will meet to ratify the agreement.

  • 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.'

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