Ratified

Pronunciation: /ˈrætəˌfaɪd/

Definitions of ratified

verb to officially approve or confirm

Example Sentences

A1 The treaty was ratified by all member countries.

A2 The new law was ratified by the parliament.

B1 The contract was ratified by both parties involved.

B2 The decision to expand the business was ratified by the board of directors.

C1 The amendment to the constitution was ratified by a majority vote.

C2 The international agreement was ratified by all participating nations.

Examples of ratified in a Sentence

formal The treaty was ratified by all member states of the United Nations.

informal The committee finally ratified the decision to move forward with the project.

slang I heard they finally ratified that new rule at work.

figurative Her actions ratified her commitment to the cause.

Grammatical Forms of ratified

• past tense: ratified
• plural: ratified
• comparative: more ratified
• superlative: most ratified
• present tense: ratifies
• future tense: will ratify
• perfect tense: has ratified
• continuous tense: is ratifying
• singular: ratified
• positive degree: ratified
• infinitive: to ratify
• gerund: ratifying
• participle: ratified

Origin and Evolution of ratified

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ratified' originated from the Latin word 'ratificare', which means to confirm or approve.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ratified' has retained its original meaning of confirming or approving, and is commonly used in legal and official contexts to signify the formal approval or validation of a decision or agreement.