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ratify

[rat-uh-fahy] / ˈræt əˌfaɪ /
VERB
affirm, authorize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approve confirm endorse establish okay sign uphold
STRONG
accredit authenticate bind bless certify commission consent corroborate license sanction substantiate validate
WEAK
bear out give stamp of approval go for rubber-stamp
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny destroy disagree disapprove disprove invalidate oppose refuse reject veto
STRONG
contradict disallow
WEAK
disaffirm renounce revoke

Example Sentences

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Sir Keir said this year's summit "will not just ratify existing commitments made at last year's summit" but would be "more ambitious".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Vietnam goes to the polls on Sunday to elect members of the National Assembly, the country's top legislative body that serves mainly to ratify decisions by the ruling Communist Party.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

This week, the Basement’s union voted unanimously to ratify its first working contract, making it the first and only escape room to have a union and operate under a collective bargaining agreement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Workers still have to vote to ratify the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Dad began a lecture, pausing often so Mother could ratify his remarks.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover