CERTIFIES Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

certifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of certify

as in affirms

to declare (something) to be true or genuine experts certified the letter as indeed having been written by Abraham Lincoln

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as in enables

to give official or legal power to certified her as a teacher

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as in verifies

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of please bring in a doctor's note to certify that you were really sick

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Recent Examples of certifies The drone business boom Last year, Thunder Tiger’s Overkill drones became the first from an Asian company to qualify for the Pentagon’s Blue Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Cleared List, which certifies commercial drones for use by the US military. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026 If Hoskins certifies the referendum, the court said, the map would be retroactively suspended. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration certifies aircraft but does not conduct regular inspections. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 9 June 2026 Local unions can avoid a recertification vote by having 60% of teachers paying dues, which automatically re-certifies the chapter. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026 Il Consorzio di Tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano, which certifies San Marzano tomatoes, said on its website that the DOP certification also requires that the tomatoes are harvested by hand. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 The statute allows for a single 30-day extension, but only if the president certifies that additional time is necessary to ensure the safe withdrawal of troops. — Nik Popli, Time, 30 Apr. 2026 In the pre-digital era, the RIAA — the trade organization which certifies gold, platinum, and diamond sales and streaming awards — simply tabulated the number of physical singles that were shipped to retailers. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026 And Jeff Aaron was confirmed, 26-10, to the Public Employee Relations Commission, which certifies unions and resolves labor and employment disputes. — Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026

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Now, Flores is driving towards something, with intent, and affirms a willingness to prove commitment more so than simply describe pain.

— Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Nearly a decade and a half after its original release, Lifestyle’s reintroduction affirms how beautiful, even landscape-altering things come from the smallest, silliest instincts, like having fun making music with your friends.

— Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

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Through their mobile app, Little Free Library enables users to see book box locations near them.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Efficient sampling—adaptable for rivers, lakes and seas—enables extended feasibility studies for precise ecosystem protection and on-ground mitigation.

— Gamuda Contributor, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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After ten years of working at Harlow’s, Romandia attests that artists are attracted to playing at more intimate venues like Harlow’s in Sacramento.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Our shopping writer Julia Harrison attests that Made In’s cookware is one of the most affordable and high-quality options on the kitchen market.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

Definition of attests

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Employers should have counsel review the document rather than assuming that every government request authorizes the same access or response.

— Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
The bill authorizes the state to take the property through eminent domain and transfer or lease it to a new, nonprofit operator.

— Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

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An Irregular spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE that the company is investigating how to securely run cybersecurity tests with AI agents.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Research confirms that affirming personal values significantly reduces stress and rumination, even proactively.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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