ensure

CEFRB2

/ɪnˈʃɔː(ɹ)/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make certain that something happens or is true.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

Examples

  • I'll do my best to ensure that such mistakes don't occur in the future.

  • This medicine will ensure you a good night's sleep.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).

More examples

In context

  • We are working to ensure the safety of people in the city.

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

  • Thenne he cryed hym mercy and sayd Faire knyght for goddes loue slee me not / and I shall ensure the neuer werre ageynst thy lady / but be alwey toward her / Thenne Bors lete hym be

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Origin

verb

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