v. Function: verb
1 to testify usually formally and in writing to the truth or genuineness of something FF1C; certify a student's college transcript FF1E;
Synonyms: attest, vouch, witness
Related Words: assert, aver, avouch, avow, profess
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Synonyms: WARRANT 2, guarantee, guaranty
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Synonyms: APPROVE 2, accredit, endorse, OK ( or okay), sanction
Related Words: authorize, commission, license
Contrasted Words: antagonize, counter, oppose