to certify
3
3.8
- verb
- /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/
- Formal
:
acreditar
- His Awakening experience has been certified by his Zen teacher, Yamada Koun Roshi, who also authorized Habito as one of his "Dharma Heirs."
By laying down these hurdles for girls, the first thing that it does is it certifies that the guy who you're speaking to is invested in you in the long term.
- By laying down these hurdles for girls, the first thing that it does is it certifies that the guy who you're speaking to is invested in you in the long term.
Examples
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The accounting firm of Cost Anderson will monitor and certify the voting.
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Doctor, I request you certify the admiral as irresponsible, if you agree.
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By entering the competition, the entrant certifies the work is his own and permits the sponsors to reproduce all or part of the entered material free of charge for publication and/or display in media related to the competition.
Academic text (2009) -
It says, "This is to certify… that Josh Waitzkin, on this day, has, in the eyes of his teacher, attained the rank of grandmaster."
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The agency will certify that the contractor has met all necessary safety standards before the project begins.
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Before the building can be occupied, an inspector must certify that it complies with all local regulations.
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Please bring the documents to prove your identity so we can certify your eligibility for the scholarship.
Synonyms
∞
3.1
To show that something is true by giving facts or reasons
∞
1.8
To show that something is true by giving evidence
579
3.0
Show that something is true using evidence or examples
319
4.1
To show something is true using evidence
142
4.9
To show that something is true with proof
111
9.0
Use evidence to show that a statement or idea is true
108
4.1
To state clearly that something is true or show support for it
87
3.9
To make something officially acceptable by showing proof
82
4.9
Say that a person or thing can be trusted
57
6.6
To officially confirm that something is true, often in court
44
7.2
To show that something is true by giving proof or facts
35
6.7
Show that something is real or that a person is who they say they are
15
5.0
To add a written statement saying a legal document is true, usually signed
2
6.1
To officially say that a person or program meets standards
Antonyms
How Clear
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word certify comes from the Latin parts certus ('sure') and facere ('to make'). So to certify something by proof or behaviour is to show or prove it and make it 'certain'.