# rarity vs ratify

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rarity
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.ti/ · frequency rank #18,170*
A measure of the scarcity of an object.

### ratify
*verb · IPA /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ · frequency rank #31,306*
To give formal consent to; make officially valid, sign off on.

## Source
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