 certify |
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| 1. | [ verb ] provide evidence for; stand as proof of | |
| Synonyms: | evidence manifest demonstrate attest | |
| Examples: | "His high fever attested to his illness" "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication" |
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| Related terms: | testify authenticate condemn notarize reflect reflect attest evidence documentation attestation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] guarantee payment on; of checks | |
| Related terms: | secure authentication | |
| 3. | [ verb ] authorize officially | |
| Synonyms: | license licence | |
| Examples: | "I am licensed to practice law in this state" |
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| Related terms: | decertify authorize accredit charter franchise license certification license licensee licenser approve | |
| 4. | [ verb ] guarantee as meeting a certain standard | |
| Synonyms: | endorse indorse | |
| Examples: | "certified grade AAA meat" |
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| Related terms: | guarantee certificate sanction certification authentication | |
| 5. | [ verb ] declare legally insane | |
| Related terms: | declare | |
| Similar spelling: |
certified |
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