ratify

[ˈrætɪfaɪ]

ratify Definition

• 1. to make a written agreement official by signing it
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for ratify

• approve
• confirm
• endorse
• validate
• sanction

Antonyms for ratify

• reject
• disapprove
• veto

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.'