ensure

B1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ɪnˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ See IPA manual

Freq #5251

Meanings

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verb
To make sure that something happens or is the case.

I use an alarm clock to ensure that I get up on time.

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Synonyms

1 verb · to make sure that something... secure guarantee

Word family

Forms ensuredensuresensuring

Derived forms ensurer

Related forms assure inshore insure

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Phrases (1)

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ensure security
to make certain that adequate security is maintained

Verb + noun

Etymology

From Middle English ensuren, from Anglo-Norman enseurer, from Old French seur (“sure”). Doublet of insure.

ensuren Middle English enseurer xno seur Old French

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