idiom
ratify
RAT-ih-fy
ˈrætɪfaɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
ratify
Dictionary meaning
To give formal consent or approval to a treaty or agreement, making it legally binding.
Examples
- Several key nations refused to ratify the accord, undermining its global impact.
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