Yahoo Malaysia Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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.

   Scrabble Points: 6

   • E

     1

   • N

     1

   • S

     1

   • U

     1

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   ensure something for someone [ + two objects ] Their 2–0 victory today has ensured the Italian team a place in the Cup Final/ensured a place in the Cup Final for the Italian team. The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees. Officials will ensure that the election is carried out fairly.

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

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ensure

   • Cached

   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...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

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

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

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   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.

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

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ensure

   Ensure comes from the Old French en-"make" plus seur "sure," and that is exactly what it means today - "to make sure or certain, to guarantee." If you ensure success or someone's safety, you are guaranteeing it.

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

   www.thefreedictionary.com › ensure

   • Cached

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

   www.dictionary.com › browse › ensure

   • Cached

   Ensure most commonly means to guarantee or make certain, as in Working hard ensures success. Insure typically means to guarantee against loss or harm or, more specifically, to cover with insurance.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordENSURE - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-word

   • Cached

   Master the word "ENSURE" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

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

    www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_english

    • Cached

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

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

    www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › ensure

    • Cached

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