guarantee
Meaning
To guarantee something means to provide a formal assurance or promise that it will happen or be done, often involving a commitment to take responsibility if it does not occur as expected.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "guarantee" with "ensure"; while both imply a promise, "ensure" is often used for actions taken to make something happen.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Jenna
bought
a
small
coffee
maker
because
the
shop
clerk
said
the
company
would
guarantee
repairs
for
two
years
.
After
four
weeks
the
machine
started
to
leak
,
so
she
brought
it
back
and
explained
the
problem
.
The
clerk
checked
the
receipt
and
promised
to
arrange
a
repair
,
but
could
not
guarantee
a
quick
fix
because
the
spare
part
was
ordered
from
another
city
.
Jenna
left
her
address
and
phone
number
and
felt
relieved
that
the
company
had
a
clear
policy
for
returns
.
She
decided
to
use
the
same
store
again
if
customer
service
stayed
helpful
.
Common Phrases
guarantee a refund
guarantee success
guarantee quality
Synonyms
Related Words
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