ratify

/ˈɹætəˌfaɪ/

to sign or give formal consent to make valid

ratify in a sentence

“The treaty was ratified by all member states.”

Latin ratificare from ratus fixed, valid + facere to make

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validate

to check or prove the accuracy of

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to confirm or give support to a statement

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to state as a fact; assert strongly

uphold

to confirm or support something

espouse

to adopt or support a cause or belief