Ratify – Officially approve a contract or agreement
(Pronounced rat-if-eye)
To remember the definition of the word ratify, use the following mnemonic:
The rat can fly (ratify) and has been officially approved to do so by contract.
Examples of ratify in a sentence
The shareholders will ratify any merger that will increase their dividends.
Today the governor will ratify the bill by signing it during a press conference.
Since the students worked with administrators to create the new dress code, they are sure to ratify the proposal at their monthly meeting.
