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

Because China’s doctrine ratified practice, the United States has been caught behind. — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026

The group’s president, Maiya De La Rosa, said the endorsement was ratified on July 11. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The Fifth Amendment was ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 July 2026

The La Mesa City Council voted Tuesday to ratify the Design Review Board’s decision to approve the new development, called CityMark Palm. — Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026