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Meaning of ratify
The primary meaning of "ratify" is to officially confirm or approve something, especially a treaty, agreement, or decision.
Etymology of ratify
The word "ratify" comes from the Latin "ratificare", which means "to confirm" or "to approve"
It is derived from "ratus", the past participle of "reor", meaning "to think" or "to consider", and the suffix "-ficare", meaning "to make" or "to do"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of formally approving or confirming something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To officially confirm or approve something, especially a treaty, agreement, or decision
- * To make something officially valid or acceptable
- * To confirm or approve something formally or officially
Usage Examples
- The treaty was ratified by the government and went into effect immediately
- * The company's board of directors ratified the decision to expand into new markets
- * The union members voted to ratify the new contract
Antonyms
reject
deny
refuse
veto
disapprove
object
oppose
protest
dissent
disagree
contradict
repudiate
renounce
abrogate
annul
invalidate
cancel
revoke
rescind
nullify