guarantee

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US /ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ UK /ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ See IPA manual

Freq #2694

Meanings

1

verb
To promise that something will happen or be done.

I can't guarantee that we'll arrive on time.
2

noun
A firm promise that something will happen or is true.

There is no guarantee that the weather will be good.
3

noun
A written promise that a product will work or be repaired for free for a set time.

The laptop comes with a two-year guarantee.
4

verb
To make something certain to happen.

Hard work does not always guarantee success.

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Synonyms

1 verb · to promise that something... undertake

3 noun · a written promise that a... warrant warranty

More assure vouch

Word family

Forms guaranteedguaranteeingguarantees

Derived forms guaranteeableguaranteernonguaranteeoverguaranteereguarantee

Related forms guarantorguaranty

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Phrases (1)

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absolute guarantee
a firm assurance that leaves no room for exceptions or doubt

Adjective + noun

Simplified etymology

Guarantee entered English in the late 17th century, apparently through the Spanish equivalent of French garantie and under the influence of the French form. It shares its ultimate source with the older words warrant and warranty, whose initial w reflects their Norman French route into English.

Etymology

From Old French guarantie (perhaps via a later Spanish garante), from the verb guarantir (“to protect, assure, vouch for”), ultimately from Old Frankish *warjand, *warand (“a warrant”), or from guaranty. Doublet of guaranty and warranty.

guarantie Old French garante Spanish *warjand frk

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# guarantee

**Type:** Word
**Level:** B1
**Part of speech:** verb, noun
**IPA (US):** /ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/
**IPA (UK):** /ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/
**Frequency rank:** 2694

## Meanings
1. To promise that something will happen or be done.
2. A firm promise that something will happen or is true.
3. A written promise that a product will work or be repaired for free for a set time.
4. To make something certain to happen.

## Examples
- I can't guarantee that we'll arrive on time.
- There is no guarantee that the weather will be good.
- The laptop comes with a two-year guarantee.
- Hard work does not always guarantee success.

## Synonyms
- assure
- vouch
- warrant
- warranty

## Derived Forms
- guaranteeable
- guaranteer
- nonguarantee
- overguarantee
- reguarantee

## Related Forms
- guarantor
- guaranty

## Roots and Affixes
- Root: guarantie
- Root: garante
- Root: *warjand

## Etymology
From Old French guarantie (perhaps via a later Spanish garante), from the verb guarantir (“to protect, assure, vouch for”), ultimately from Old Frankish *warjand, *warand (“a warrant”), or from guaranty. Doublet of guaranty and warranty.

## AI Etymology
Guarantee comes from Old French guarantie (perhaps via a later Spanish garante), from the verb guarantir (“to protect, assure, vouch for”), ultimately from Old Frankish *warjand, *warand (“a warrant”), or from guaranty. Doublet of guaranty and warranty. In current use, the main senses are “To promise that something will happen or be done” and “A firm promise that something will happen or is true”.

## Topics
- Actions & Processes

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