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certify

verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B2

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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”

verb

  1. Declare legally insane

verb

  1. Guarantee payment on; of checks

verb

  1. Authorize officially

    “I am licensed to practice law in this state”

verb

  1. Guarantee as meeting a certain standard

    “Certified grade AAA meat”

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Example Sentences

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
I am licensed to practice law in this state
Certified grade AAA meat

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