· provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
Synonym(s): attest, manifest, demonstrate, evidence
Hypernym(s): testify, bear_witness, prove, evidence, show
· guarantee payment on; of checks
Hypernym(s): secure
· authorize officially; "I am licensed to practice law in this state"
Hypernym(s): authorize, authorise, pass, clear
Antonym(s): decertify
· guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat"
Hypernym(s): guarantee, warrant
· declare legally insane
Hypernym(s): declare, adjudge, hold