certify — Dizionario inglese

Verbo

1. To attest to (a fact) as the truth.

   Uso

   • transitivo

2. To authenticate or verify in writing.

   Uso

   • transitivo

3. To attest that a product, service, organization, or person has met an official standard.

   Uso

   • transitivo

   Esempi

   These blankets have been certified as fireproof.

4. To inform; to tell (a person) that something is true.

   Uso

   • arcaico
   • transitivo

   Esempi

   Altri esempi (1)

   Our deeds do us three manners of service. First, they certify us that we are heirs of everlasting life, and that the Spirit of God, which is the earnest thereof, is in us.

5. To assure (oneself) of something; to ascertain.

   Uso

   • arcaico
   • riflessivo

   Esempi

   After having certified himself of her own good health, he very kindly inquired about her mother and Miss Sophy […].

Verbo

1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

   Sinonimi

   attestmanifestdemonstrateevidence

   Termini più generali

   testifybear witnessproveevidenceshow

   Esempi

   His high fever attested to his illness

   The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication

   Altri esempi (1)

   This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness

2. guarantee payment on; of checks

   Termini più generali

   secure

3. authorize officially

   Sinonimi

   licenselicence

   Contrari

   decertify

   Termini più generali

   authorizeauthorisepassclear

   Esempi

   I am licensed to practice law in this state

4. guarantee as meeting a certain standard

   Sinonimi

   endorseindorse

   Termini più generali

   guaranteewarrant

   Esempi

   certified grade AAA meat

5. declare legally insane

   Termini più generali

   declareadjudgehold