CERTIFY as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • provide evidence for
    • stand as proof of
    • show by one’’s behavior, attitude, or external attributes
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • His high fever attested to his illness
    • The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
    • This decision demonstrates his se
    Hypernyms(s) certify is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • declare legally insane
    Hypernyms(s) certify is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • guarantee payment on
    • of checks
    Hypernyms(s) certify is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • authorize officially
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I am licensed to practice law in this state
    Hypernyms(s) certify is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s) Entail(s)
  5. Meaning
    • guarantee as meeting a certain standard
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • certified grade AAA meat
    Hypernyms(s) certify is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)