Synonyms of ratify

ratify

verb

ˈra-tə-ˌfī 

as in to approve

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

• approve
• confirm
• finalize
• endorse
• accept
• authorize
• sanction
• formalize
• sign
• acknowledge
• warrant
• OK
• affirm
• accredit
• approbate
• homologate
• certify
• clear
• validate
• bless
• initial
• enable
• permit
• pass
• legalize
• allow
• sanctify
• rubber-stamp
• license
• canonize
• sign off (on)
• reapprove

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reject
• deny
• veto
• disapprove
• negative
• prohibit
• decline
• disallow
• forbid
• turn down
• enjoin
• ignore
• proscribe
• ban
• refuse
• disregard
• neglect
• overlook
• interdict
• illegalize
• spurn
• rebut
• rebuff

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ratify

Britain’s declaration of war on Spain was ratified on this day. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026

But many agreements need to be ratified in each country, leaving them at the mercy of domestic lobbies, from farmers to automakers, which seek to protect their markets at the expense of the continent’s collective interest. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

To be ratified, the amendments need to only receive a majority of votes. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Once ratified, these findings create permanent licensing precedents. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026