certify meaning

certify as a 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
   • The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
   • This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness

   Synonyms: attest, manifest, demonstrate, evidence

   Type of: testify

   Kinds: authenticate, reflect, notarize, condemn

   Related forms: certification

2. guarantee payment on; of checks

   Type of: secure

   Related forms: certification, certificate

3. authorize officially
   • I am licensed to practice law in this state

   Synonyms: license, licence

   Opposite: decertify

   Type of: authorize

   Kinds: franchise, charter, accredit

   Related forms: certificatory, certification

4. guarantee as meeting a certain standard
   • certified grade AAA meat

   Synonyms: endorse, indorse

   Type of: guarantee

   Related forms: certifiable, certification, certificate

5. declare legally insane

   Type of: declare

   Related forms: certifiable

How to pronounce certify

certify is pronounced /ˈsɝtəfaɪ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.