ratify

To sign a government document, making it official

Word Structure

a = had, ant; ə = about, suppose; I = find, my

6 Letters

3 Syllables: rat•i•fy

6 Phonemes

Vowels: a, ə, I.

Sentence Examples

The vote to ratify the amendment failed.

The first Congress ratified the Constitution.

The US and EU ratify trade treaties.

Semantic Relatives

Amendment

Articles Of Confederation

Bill

Law

Proposal

Sign

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 1 by Attainment