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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈʃʊr/ · UK /ɪnˈʃʊə/

Forms: ensures, ensuring, ensured

ensure means: To make something certain to happen or be true.

verb

MAKE CERTAINB2

To make something certain to happen or be true.

  • This lock ensures your safety.
  • Her careful planning ensured that the event went smoothly.
  • Will these changes ensure the company’s survival?

How to use it: ensure something (Regular checks ensure safety.); ensure that… (The extra training ensures that everyone can use the equipment.)

Similar words: guarantee, secure

Common phrases: ensure safety, ensure success, ensure that something, ensure delivery

CHECK AND CONFIRMB2

To check something and take any necessary action to make sure it is correct or happens.

  • Please ensure that the door is locked.
  • She checked each form to ensure the details were correct.
  • We ensured that everyone had enough water before leaving.

How to use it: ensure that… (Please ensure that all windows are closed.)

Similar words: make sure, verify

Common phrases: ensure that something, ensure everything works, ensure correct spelling

Questions about ensure

What does ensure mean?

To make something certain to happen or be true.

What is ensure in other languages?

Türkçe: sağlamak · Español: garantizar · Français: garantir · Deutsch: gewährleisten · Italiano: garantire · 日本語: 確実にする

How do you pronounce ensure?

In American English /ɪnˈʃʊr/; in British English /ɪnˈʃʊə/.

How do you use ensure in a sentence?

This lock ensures your safety. Her careful planning ensured that the event went smoothly.

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