ratify
US
/ˈrætɪfaɪ/
UK
/ˈrætɪfaɪ/
Meaning
To formally approve an agreement, treaty, or decision so that it becomes officially valid.
किसी समझौते, संधि या फैसले को औपचारिक रूप से मंज़ूरी देना, ताकि वह आधिकारिक रूप से मान्य हो जाए।
Examples
“The parliament voted to ratify the international climate treaty.”
“Both countries must ratify the agreement before it takes effect.”
“The ratification of the trade deal followed months of debate.”
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Not natural: The parliament ratified to the treaty.
Better: The parliament ratified the treaty.
Ratify takes a direct object; do not put “to” between the verb and the agreement.
Ratify के बाद सीधे agreement या treaty आती है; इनके बीच “to” नहीं लगाते।
Not natural: The agreement was ratify by the council.
Better: The agreement was ratified by the council.
In a passive sentence, use the past participle “ratified” after “was.”
Passive sentence में “was” के बाद verb का past participle “ratified” आता है।
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Learner tip
Use ratify for formal approval that makes an agreement official, not for casually agreeing with someone.
Ratify का इस्तेमाल ऐसी औपचारिक मंज़ूरी के लिए करें जिससे समझौता आधिकारिक बने; किसी से बस सहमत होने के लिए नहीं।