ratify
verb [T] /ˈræt.ɪ.faɪ/
/ˈræt̬.ə-/ formalDefinition
› (especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official: Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child. The decision will have to be ratified (= approved) by the executive board.Accepting and agreeingAccepting and agreeing reluctantlyApproving and approval ratification /ˌræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
/ˌræt̬.ə-/ noun [U]
/ˌræt̬.ə-/ noun [U] (Definition of ratify verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- accredited adjective
- approve verb (AGREE)
- assent verb
- be ruled by sb idiom
- conclude verb (FINISH)
- consensus noun
- embrace verb (ACCEPT)
- go-ahead noun
- grant verb (ACCEPT)
- grant verb (GIVE)
- grasp verb (TAKE)
- middle ground noun
- mustn't grumble idiom
- respect noun (HONOUR)
- respect verb (HONOUR)
- signatory noun
- strike verb (AGREE)
- take root idiom
- unquestioning adjective
- without a murmur idiom
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