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Antonyms for certify

Grammar : Verb
Spell : sur-tuh-fahy
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ

Definition of certify

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "to declare the truth of," also "to vouch for or confirm" (an official record, etc.), from Old French certefiier "make certain, witness the truth of" (12c.), from Late Latin certificare "to certify, to make certain," from Latin certus (see certain) + root of facere "to make, do" (see factitious). Also used in Middle English in broader senses of "inform, give notice; instruct, to direct; to designate." Related: Certified; certifying. Certified public accountant attested from 1896.
  • verb declare as true
Example sentences :
  • "That he is actually off by the train to London, I can certify," was the reply of Hamish.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • We could procure that telegram from Port Arthur, and we could get the landlord to certify to his story.
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang
  • Should not we cautiously open it, Captain, and certify ourselves what is therein?
  • Extract from : « Standish of Standish » by Jane G. Austin
  • I have only to get two doctors to certify to the fact of his insanity, and the deed is done.
  • Extract from : « A Master of Mysteries » by L. T. Meade
  • An invoice of his goods was presented to the agent, who had to certify to its correctness.
  • Extract from : « Old Fort Snelling » by Marcus L. Hansen
  • "I'm certainly not going to certify that boy as a lunatic," he said.
  • Extract from : « Lady Bountiful » by George A. Birmingham
  • I have now to certify that you have taken the oath and signed before me.
  • Extract from : « Uncle Sam's Boys in the Ranks » by H. Irving Hancock
  • But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
  • Extract from : « Not Paul, But Jesus » by Jeremy Bentham
  • I certify you will reach the spot whither I have to guide you.
  • Extract from : « The Tiger-Slayer » by Gustave Aimard
  • Here is another anecdote, for the truth of which I can certify.
  • Extract from : « The Catholic World. Volume II; Numbers 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. » by E. Rameur

Synonyms for certify

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