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

The Supreme Court subsequently ratified the result, keeping Maduro in power. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979, was instituted after being ratified by nearly 100 nations. — USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Hence, the National Players Basketball Association plans to talk with the NBA about ratifying the CBA to alter spending restrictions. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

In every election cycle, voters are asked to ratify constitutional amendments. — Quinn Yeargain, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026