Definition of 'certify'

Verb

1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
      Synonyms: attest manifest demonstrate evidence
2. guarantee payment on; of checks
3. authorize officially; "I am licensed to practice law in this state"
      Synonyms: license licence
      Antonyms: decertify derecognize derecognise
4. guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat"
      Synonyms: endorse indorse
5. declare legally insane

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