A majority of two thirds is required to ratify an overture.
Source: tatoeba (5250609)
Ratify
/ˈɹætɪfaɪ/
Synonyms for "ratify" (147 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (30)
Strong matches (44)
Adjective(1 words)
ceremonial covenant
Noun(5 words)
Verb(10 words)
Related words (73)
franchisegive consentgive official sanctiongive permissiongive powergive the go-aheadgive the imprimaturgive thumbs upgo along withgo in forgrantguaranteehave no objectionhold withindorseinitiallegalizelegitimizelicensenod
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nod assentnot refusenotarizeokokaypasspass onpass uponpatentpermitprivilegeprobateproverecognizereinforcerubber stampsanctifysanctionsay amen tosay ayesay yessealsecondsettlesignsign and sealstrengthenstrikesubscribe tosubstantiatesupportsustainswear and affirmswear totake kindly totake upundergirdundersignunderwriteupholdvalidateverifyvisavisevote affirmativelyvote ayewarrantwink atyield assent
Verb(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accede, accede to, accept, accord, accord to.
- Sentence evidence is available for ratify, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ratify".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ratify"
Keep "ratify" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ratify" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ratify", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ratify" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
7 entriesboard approvalenactmentlegislation adoptionmotion approvalpolicy endorsementresolution approvaltreaty ratification
Collocations
6 entriesceremonial ratificationfinal ratificationratify constitutionratify lawratify treatyunanimous ratification
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
But gladly sire Anchises hails the sign, / and gazing upward through the starlit air, / his hands and voice together lifts in prayer: / "O Jove omnipotent, dread power benign, / if aught our piety deserve, if e'er / a suppliant move thee, hearken and incline / this once, and aid us now and ratify thy sign."
Source: tatoeba (6872764)
During the caucus event, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats will not give up trying to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Source: tatoeba (11052893)
After two years in hiding, Mozambique opposition leader Afonso Dhlakama arrived in Maputo on Thursday to "ratify a pact between his Renamo party and the government ending hostilities ahead of an Oct. 15 election," according to reports by Reuters.
Source: tatoeba (11052900)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ratify"?
Closest matches include accede, accede to, accept, accord, accord to.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ratify"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.