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rat·i·fy
 ratify
- pronunciation:
- rae
tih
faI
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
ratified, ratifies, ratifying |
| definition: |
to validate, confirm, or establish (something) by giving formal approval or consent.
The legislature must ratify the treaty before it comes into effect.- synonyms:
- approve, validate
- antonyms:
- nullify
- similar words:
- authorize, confirm, pass, sanction
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| related words: |
adopt, affirm, empower, enact, endorse, seal, sustain |
| derivations: |
ratification (n.), ratifier (n.) |
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