Synonyms of ratifies

ratifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of ratify

as in approves

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

Lincoln's home state of Illinois was the first to ratify the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provided for the abolition of slavery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approves
• confirms
• finalizes
• endorses
• accepts
• authorizes
• formalizes
• acknowledges
• sanctions
• accredits
• affirms
• warrants
• signs
• OKs
• clears
• certifies
• blesses
• approbates
• validates
• homologates
• sanctifies
• legalizes
• enables
• permits
• passes
• allows
• canonizes
• licenses
• initials
• rubber-stamps
• signs off (on)
• reapproves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• rejects
• disapproves
• prohibits
• disallows
• forbids
• declines
• vetoes
• ignores
• turns down
• proscribes
• enjoins
• bans
• disregards
• neglects
• refuses
• negatives
• overlooks
• spurns
• interdicts
• rebuffs
• rebuts
• illegalizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ratifies

The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026

Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026

Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it. — Rajesh Roy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026

That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025

The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official. — David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025

Terms of the agreement won’t be made public until after the union ratifies the contract and the board reviews it, the statement said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025