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ratify

verb

/ˈrætɪfaɪ/

Meaning

to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent

The government ratified the trade agreement.

ratify a treaty

approve, confirm, validate, endorse, authorize

reject, oppose, annul

ratify treaty, ratify agreement, ratify constitution

Made or become larger or more extensive.

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

to depend on or trust someone or something

To put in danger or at risk.

to examine similarities and differences between things

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.