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 United States is the only great coastal power that has never ratified UNCLOS. — Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

The contract was ratified with a 97% to 3% vote, Shaffer told the Star-Telegram. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

The plan follows several other measures announced recently — including the economic and tax overhaul, which was approved by Congress but has yet to be ratified as the Constitutional Court reviews complaints filed by opposition parties. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Ascension Saint Agnes voted to ratify its first-ever union contract on Saturday to improve patient safety and nurse retention. — Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026