certify vs warrant

warrant vs certify

certify is not a noun while warrant is a noun.

certify and warrant both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
certify	No	No	Yes	No
warrant	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, warrant is a hypernym of certify; that is, warrant is a word with a broader meaning than certify:

certify: guarantee as meeting a certain standard
warrant: stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

Other hypernyms of certify include guarantee.

certify (noun)	warrant (noun)
	a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
	a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
	formal and explicit approval
	a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

certify (verb)	warrant (verb)
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes	provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
declare legally insane	stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
guarantee payment on; of checks
guarantee as meeting a certain standard
authorize officially

Difference between certify and warrant

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