certify
Translation
to certify, to attest, to verify
Examples
The document was certified as a true copy.
The document was certified as a true copy.
The board will certify the election results.
The board will certify the election results.
He was certified insane by the court.
He was certified insane by the court.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to officially state that (sth.) is true or correct The document was certified as a true copy.
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to officially recognize (sb.) as having a certain status He was certified as a qualified accountant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verify, confirm, attest; Antonyms: deny, dispute
Etymology
From Latin 'certus' (certain) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'to make certain'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'certificate', which is a document that proves something. To 'certify' is the action of providing that proof.