ratify
The word “ratify” has 3 syllables: rat-i-fy
It's pronounced as /ˈrætɪfaɪ/
What is synonym and antonym for ratify?
In the thesaurus, “ratify” has 45 synonyms and 32 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ratify along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ratify
- OK
- accept
- accredit
- acknowledge
- affirm
- allow
- approbate
- approve
- authenticate
- authorize
- bear out
- bind
- bless
- canonize
- certify
- clear
- commission
- confirm
- consent
- corroborate
- enable
- endorse
- establish
- finalize
- formalize
- give stamp of approval
- go for
- homologate
- indorse
- initial
- legalize
- licence
- license
- okay
- pass
- permit
- reapprove
- rubber-stamp
- sanctify
- sanction
- sign
- substantiate
- uphold
- validate
- warrant
Antonyms for ratify
- ban
- contradict
- decline
- deny
- destroy
- disaffirm
- disagree
- disallow
- disapprove
- disprove
- disregard
- enjoin
- forbid
- ignore
- illegalize
- interdict
- invalidate
- negative
- neglect
- oppose
- overlook
- prohibit
- proscribe
- rebuff
- rebut
- refuse
- reject
- renounce
- revoke
- spurn
- turn down
- veto
Meanings of ratify
- verb
- To give formal consent to; make officially valid, sign off on.
Example Sentences
- The committee will ratify the agreement after the final vote.
- The government needs to ratify the new trade deal before it can be implemented.
- They plan to ratify the changes during the next meeting.
- The president is expected to ratify the law once it passes through Congress.
- She will ratify the decision after consulting with her team.
On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ratify, such as: OK, accept, accredit, acknowledge, affirm, allow, approbate.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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