ratify (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈræt.ɪ.faɪ/

Definition

Give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

Examples

• The senate refused to ratify the proposed trade agreement until further amendments were made.

• Both countries needed to ratify the peace treaty before the conflict could officially end.

• The board of directors must ratify the new company policy before it takes effect next month.

Synonyms of ratify

Words with a similar meaning to ratify:

• approve
• confirm
• endorse
• sanction

Antonyms of ratify

Words with the opposite meaning to ratify:

• reject
• veto

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