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certifiably adverb In a way that is officially recognized or confirmed. ■ After passing all her exams with flying colors, Sarah was certifiably qualified to become an engineer.
condoned The act of officially approving or permitting something that is illegal or wrong, usually by a higher authority. ■ "The police condoned the illegal street race, allowing it to continue despite the danger to participants and spectators."
confirmed An officially declared and accepted fact or statement. ■ "I'm pretty sure I saw a unicorn crossing the street, but it was confirmed by multiple witnesses that it was just a horse in disguise."
enlisted To be officially joined in a military service. ■ "He enlisted in the army when he was 18 and went on to become a drill sergeant."
establishes To officially and legally set up or create an organization, business, or government entity. ■ The king established a new ministry for the promotion of happiness and joy in the kingdom.
Legalizing To make something officially allowed by law. ■ After years of lobbying, weed was finally legalized in California. Now people can walk down the street smoking joints without fear of getting arrested.
Legitimate Something that is officially recognized or has the right to exist. ■ "My fake ID may be legitimate, but it won't get me into any real bars."
Married To be in a long-term relationship with another person, often involving legal and financial obligations. ■ "Congratulations, you are now officially married! Remember to always put your partner's needs before your own."
marries The act of officially becoming someone's husband or wife, typically by exchanging vows and rings. ■ When Jane married John, she knew it was the start of a lifetime of bickering.
registration The act of officially becoming a member of something, such as a club or organization. ■ I finally registered for the gym and I'm ready to get in shape!
slob A person who is excessively dirty, messy, or disorganized. ■ "I forgot to take a shower for three days and now I'm officially a slob."
wedded To be officially joined together in marriage, by means of a wedding ceremony. ■ "Congratulations, you are now wedded! Enjoy your honeymoon and remember to always put each other first."
authenticated To be officially recognized as genuine, valid, or true. This word is often used to describe documents or information that have been verified by a trusted authority. ■ After the fake money was discovered in the restaurant's cash register, the manager quickly authenticated the bills to avoid any further financial losses.
Birthday A day on which a person is officially recognized as having been born into this world. It's usually celebrated with cake, gifts, and family gatherings. ■ "Happy birthday to the coolest kid in school! Today, we're going to celebrate by jumping off the tallest building and hoping for the best."
diploma A piece of paper that proves someone has completed a course or program of study. ■ Congratulations on earning your diploma! You're now officially a college graduate. Now you can use it to impress your parents and get a job.
establish To make something official or permanent, especially by creating a government agency or institution. ■ In the year 1789, the United States was officially established as an independent nation by the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The new government quickly set about establishing laws and regulations to maintain order in the young country.
indicted Pronounced "indicted". This verb means to officially accuse or charge someone of a crime. However, it's important to note that being indicted does not necessarily mean guilty - it just means there's enough evidence to make the accusations public. ■ "After years of investigation, the grand jury finally indicted the politician on multiple charges of embezzlement."
marriage A legal commitment between two people who have decided to spend the rest of their lives together, usually involving a ceremony and the exchange of rings. It is also known as matrimony. ■ John and Jane got married in a beautiful beach ceremony surrounded by their loved ones. They exchanged vows and rings, and now they are officially man and wife. From that day on, they will be known as John and Jane Doe.
naming The act of giving a name to something or someone, typically done in an official or formal manner. ■ When the mayor officially named the new bridge after himself, everyone was disappointed because it didn't have a unique or descriptive name., The process of deciding what to call something or someone, often in a humorous or playful manner. ■ "I named my cat 'Curiosity' because he always gets into stuff he shouldn't."
nominee A person who is being considered for a position, award, or recognition, but has not yet been officially designated as such. ■ "Jane's trying really hard to become the company's nominee for employee of the month, but she keeps getting beat out by John."
onboard 1. To be officially welcomed or enlisted into a group, organization, or business. ■ "Welcome aboard, new employee! We can't wait to see what you bring to the team!" 2. To be placed or stored on a board, such as a ship's deck or an airplane. ■ "Make sure to put your luggage onboard before we take off."
Stowaways A person who secretly travels on a ship or airplane without being officially registered as a passenger. ■ When I found out that my friend was a stowaway, I couldn't help but laugh. He had managed to sneak onto the plane without paying for a ticket and was now enjoying a free flight!