certify

Definition

Examples

An independent inspector will certify that the machines meet all safety standards.

Word Family

Synonyms

• verifyconfirm the truth of
• validatedeclare or make legally valid
• endorsebe behind; approve of

Collocations

• Easy doctor certifies medical sick leave
  to doctor certifies medical sick leave, meaning to alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
• Medium certified public accountant audits accounts
  to certified public accountant audits accounts, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
• Hard certify compliance with environmental standards
  to certify compliance with environmental standards, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
• Very Hard certify the veracity of witness depositions
  to certify the veracity of witness depositions, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes