English > ensure: 2 senses > verb 2, cognitionMeaning | Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something. |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s that CLAUSE |
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Synonyms | see, check, insure, see to it, control, ascertain, assure |
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Narrower | card | ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor |
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cinch | make sure of |
control | verify by using a duplicate register / register for comparison |
cover | Maintain a check on |
cross-check | check out conflicting sources |
double-check | check / check / check once more to be absolutely sure |
proofread, proof | read for errors |
spot-check | pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality |
Broader | verify | confirm the truth of |
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Similar to | check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick | put a check mark on or near or next to |
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check | verify by consulting a source or authority |
control, verify | Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard |
determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn | Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort |
Spanish | asegurarse, asegurar, comprobar, controlar, ver |
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Catalan | assegurar |
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