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- [sur-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ/
- /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ/
Definitions of certify word
- verb certify If someone in an official position certifies something, they officially state that it is true. 3
- verb certify If someone is certified as a particular kind of worker, they are given a certificate stating that they have successfully completed a course of training in their profession. 3
- verb certify to confirm or attest (to), usually in writing 3
- verb certify to endorse or guarantee (that certain required standards have been met) 3
- verb certify to give reliable information or assurances 3
- verb certify to declare legally insane 3
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Origin of certify
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English certifien < Middle French certifier < Late Latin certificāre, equivalent to Latin certi- (combining form of certus decided; see certain) + -ficāre -fy
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Parts of speech for Certify
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adjective
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pronoun
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determiner
exclamation
certify popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
certify usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for certify
verb certify
- authorize — If someone in a position of authority authorizes something, they give their official permission for it to happen.
- license — formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
- confirm — If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true.
- verify — to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction.
- ascertain — If you ascertain the truth about something, you find out what it is, especially by making a deliberate effort to do so.
Antonyms for certify
verb certify
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- disprove — to prove (an assertion, claim, etc.) to be false or wrong; refute; invalidate: I disproved his claim.
Top questions with certify
- how to certify a service dog?
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