guarantee

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true

   there is no guarantee that they are not lying

2. 2
   verb

   promise to do or accomplish

   guarantee to free the prisoners

3. 3
   noun

   Anything that assures a certain outcome.

   Can you give me a guarantee that he will be fit for the match?

4. 4
   noun

   A written declaration that a certain product will be fit for a purpose and work correctly; a warranty.

   The cooker comes with a five-year guarantee.

5. 5
   noun

   A person who gives such a guarantee; a guarantor.

   But God who is the great Guarantee for the Peace , Order , and good behaviour of Mankind

6. 6
   verb

   To make something certain.

   The long sunny days guarantee a good crop.

7. 7
   noun

   a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

8. 8
   noun

   a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults

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.