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
• permits
• entitles
• invests
• licenses
• approves
• allows
• warrants
• endorses
• vests
• affirms
• confirms
• commissions
• validates
• charters
• credentials
• initiates
• installs
• sanctions
• inaugurates
• inducts
• 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of certifies

If the judge certifies the extradition on any or all of the charges, the Tate brothers' legal team can challenge it by asking for judicial review and seeking a stay of extradition. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

Perkins will officially lose his seat on the dais once the Jackson County Election Board certifies the results of the special election. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Medicare covers hospice if a doctor certifies the patient has six months or less to live. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Businesses, especially small ones, must prioritize ongoing, modular training that updates frequently and certifies actual competency, not just attendance. — Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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

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