Attest vs. Certify

Attest vs. Certify — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Attest and Certify

Attestverb

(transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

When will the appraiser attest the date of the painting?

Certifyverb

(transitive) To attest to (a fact) as the truth

Attestverb

(transitive) To certify by signature or oath.

You must attest your will in order for it to be valid.

Certifyverb

(transitive) To attest that a product, service, organization, or person has met an official standard.

These blankets have been certified as fireproof.

Attestverb

(transitive) To certify in an official capacity.

Certifyverb

To inform; to tell (a person) that something is true.

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Attestverb

(ambitransitive) To supply or be evidence of.

Her fine work attested her ability.

Certifyverb

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes;

His high fever attested to his illnessThe buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophisticationThis decision demonstrates his sense of fairness

Attestverb

(transitive) To put under oath.

Certifyverb

guarantee payment on; of checks

Attestverb

To call to witness; to invoke.

Certifyverb

authorize officially;

I am licensed to practice law in this state
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Attestverb

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes;

His high fever attested to his illnessThe buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophisticationThis decision demonstrates his sense of fairness

Certifyverb

guarantee as meeting a certain standard;

certified grade AAA meat

Attestverb

authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity;

I attest this signature

Certifyverb

declare legally insane

Attestverb

give testimony in a court of law

Attestverb

establish or verify the usage of;

This word is not attested until 1993