guarantee

CEFRB1

/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To promise that something will happen or be successful.

  2. 02

    noun

    A promise that something will work or be done.

Examples

  • Should the word processor go wrong, we guarantee to replace it free of charge.

  • Some companies guarantee their workers a job for life.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. A legal assurance of something, e.g. a security for the fulfillment of an obligation.

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

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Anything that assures a certain outcome.

More examples

In context

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

  • The cooker comes with a five-year guarantee.

  • The long sunny days guarantee a good crop.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

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.