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   ensure

   /ɪnˈʃʊə/

   verb

   • 1. make certain that (something) will occur or be the case: "the client must ensure that accurate records are kept" Similar make suremake certainsee to itsecureguaranteewarrantcertifyset the seal onclinchconfirmcheckverifycorroborateestablishinformal:sew up
   • ▪ make certain of obtaining or providing (something): "legislation to ensure equal opportunities for all" Similar safeguardprotectguardshieldshelterfortifymake invulnerableassuresecuremake safewatch overlook aftertake care of
   • ▪ make sure that (a problem) does not occur: "only by researching stocks thoroughly can a client ensure against being misled"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘convince’ and ‘make safe’): from Anglo-Norman French enseurer, alteration of Old French aseurer, earlier form of assurer (see assure). Compare with insure.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENSURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   verb [ T ] (US also insure) uk / ɪnˈʃɔː r/ us / ɪnˈʃʊr / Add to word list. B2. to make something certain to happen: The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft. [ + (that) ] The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ensureEnsure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ENSURE is to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee. How to use ensure in a sentence. Do you ensure or insure? Synonym Discussion of Ensure.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishensure verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   to make sure that something happens or is definite. ensure something We are working to ensure the safety of people in the city. The book ensured his success. We must take steps now to ensure the survival of these animals. ensure somebody something Victory ensured them a place in the final.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › ensureENSURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Ensure definition: to secure or guarantee. See examples of ENSURE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENSURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To ensure something, or to ensure that something happens, means to make certain that it happens. [ formal ] Negotiators ensured that the treaty was a significant change in direction.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › ensureEnsure - definition of ensure by The Free Dictionary

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   Define ensure. ensure synonyms, ensure pronunciation, ensure translation, English dictionary definition of ensure. to secure or guarantee; safeguard; make sure or certain: take measures to ensure success Not to be confused with: insure – warrant; protect against loss; to...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ensureEnsure - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of ensure. verb. make certain of. “This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us” synonyms: assure, guarantee, insure, secure. guarantee, vouch. give surety or assume responsibility. see more. verb. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something. synonyms: ascertain, assure, check, control, insure, see, see to it.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › ensureensure | meaning of ensure in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   ensure meaning, definition, what is ensure: to make certain that something will happ...: Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishENSURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    ENSURE definition: to make certain that something is done or happens: . Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishensure verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of ensure verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.