verb
Meaning 1
To attest to (a fact) as the truth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To attest to (a fact) as the truth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To authenticate or verify in writing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: law
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verb
To attest that a product, service, organization, or person has met an official standard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To inform; to tell (a person) that something is true.
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Usage: archaic, transitive
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verb
To assure (oneself) of something; to ascertain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, reflexive
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verb
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: attest, manifest, demonstrate, evidence
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: testify, bear witness, prove, evidence, show
Narrower terms: authenticate, reflect, notarize, notarise, condemn
verb
declare legally insane
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: declare, adjudge, hold
verb
guarantee payment on; of checks
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: secure
verb
authorize officially
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: license, licence
Antonyms: decertify
Broader terms: authorize, authorise, pass, clear
Narrower terms: franchise, charter, accredit, recognize, recognise
verb
guarantee as meeting a certain standard
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: endorse, indorse
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: guarantee, warrant
History
From Old French certefier (“confirm, assure, make certain”). Compare French certifier.
Across languages
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