Synonyms of certifies

certifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of certify

1

as in affirms

to declare (something) to be true or genuine

experts certified the letter as indeed having been written by Abraham Lincoln

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affirms
• attests
• guarantees
• authenticates
• testifies (to)
• asserts
• witnesses
• vouches (for)
• avouches
• professes
• avows
• vows
• avers
• warrants

2

as in enables

to give official or legal power to

certified her as a teacher

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• authorizes
• empowers
• qualifies
• accredits
• invests
• entitles
• licenses
• approves
• permits
• allows
• warrants
• endorses
• vests
• affirms
• confirms
• commissions
• validates
• indorses
• charters
• credentials
• licences
• initiates
• installs
• okays
• inducts
• sanctions
• inaugurates
• lets
• clears
• privileges
• OKs
• instates
• swears in
• enfranchises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualifies
• prevents
• denies
• excludes
• blocks
• inhibits
• discourages
• hinders
• obstructs
• stops
• disallows
• impedes
• prohibits
• constrains
• bans
• forbids
• bars
• shuts out
• holds back
• proscribes
• enjoins
• disenfranchises
• disbars
• disfranchises
• vetoes
• outlaws
• interdicts

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• verifies
• confirms
• argues
• supports
• validates
• authenticates
• attests
• proves
• corroborates
• vindicates
• demonstrates
• substantiates
• bears out
• affirms
• witnesses
• establishes
• reinforces
• testifies (to)
• declares
• asserts
• guarantees
• documents
• professes
• avows
• avers
• backs (up)
• warrants
• vouches (for)
• avouches
• reenforces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refutes
• disproves
• contradicts
• denies
• rebuts
• disclaims
• disavows
• challenges
• gainsays
• disputes
• contests
• questions