ratify

verb
/ˈrætɪfaɪ/

Meaning

to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent

Example Sentences

The government ratified the trade agreement.

Example Expressions

ratify a treaty

Synonyms

approve, confirm, validate, endorse, authorize

Antonyms

reject, oppose, annul

Collocations

ratify treaty, ratify agreement, ratify constitution

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