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

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2
as in enables
to give official or legal power to certified her as a teacher

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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

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Recent Examples of certifies My post-mastectomy plastic surgeon had once chaired the board that certifies plastic surgeons. — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026 The city would also be prohibited from withdrawing more than 50% of the amount of money in the fund unless the mayor certifies that there is a compelling fiscal need. — Digital Producer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), as an institutionalist, is less likely to go along with a challenge if Alaska certifies the results. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026 The form will be given to you two days prior to the day your county certifies the election, so be sure to fill it out and return it to your county elections office right away. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 That’s the regulatory body that certifies law enforcement officers in the state. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifies
  1. affirms
  2. enables
  3. verifies
  4. attests
  5. authorizes
  6. confirms
  7. guarantees
  8. empowers
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  • The result affirms Cooper’s appeal across a North Carolina electorate that backed Trump in the last three presidential elections.
    — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hence the gorgeous moment when Mi-ok joins Ho-seok for a nightcap under the stars—secret moonshine—and affirms that, in the face of insurmountable problems, enduring them together is their only solution.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • This enables multi-finger gestures and pressure-sensitive controls similar to those found on laptop trackpads.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But her belief in the permeable and cumulative nature of identity enables Courtney to reckon with her mistakes as part of a process of learning, rather than immovable indicators of good or bad character.
    — Jamie Hood, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of enables
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  • Underestimating your mileage or omitting a household driver could lead to inaccurate quotes or complications when the insurer verifies your application.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • According to state election code, each political party represented on the ballot must have equal representation on a county’s early voting board, which verifies mail-in ballots.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
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  • The history of the Democratic-Republicans and the Whigs early in our nation’s history attests to that fact.
    — Robert T.F. Downes, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
  • An accompanying recording of residents’ voices attests to the sense of community that the design fostered.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of attests
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  • The resolution considered last week — which authorizes the mayor and city clerk to execute a TIF redevelopment agreement for the project — was ultimately approved by the council in a 6-4 vote.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Critics say the arch lacks required congressional approval and could disrupt traffic and emergency response; the administration argues a century-old law authorizes the memorial.
    — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of authorizes
Verb
  • The Senate confirms higher-profile nominees as well, including nominees for the Supreme Court, should a vacancy occur, along with cabinet secretaries.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her presence confirms that Firstman has cast the movie with care, down to the smallest roles.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of confirms
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  • And the scale of the Democratic victory almost guarantees that Democrats keep the Senate until at least 2030, if not 2032, even if the 2028 election goes poorly for them.
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This all but guarantees that Beijing will continue to defer action while deflationary pressures and external trade tensions build.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of guarantees
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  • That interpretation empowers states to use gambling and sports betting laws to block or restrict Kalshi, Polymarket and similar companies from offering sports event contracts.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Anura is the interface that empowers a small armored crew to seamlessly interact with everything from on-board mission systems to uncrewed teammates.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of empowers

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“Certifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifies. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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