HyperDic: ensure

English > 2 senses of the word *ensure*:
VERB	communication	ensure, guarantee, insure, assure, secure	make certain of
VERB	cognition	ensure, see, check, insure, see to it, control, ascertain, assure	be careful or certain to do something

ensure > pronunciation
Sounds	ehnshuh'r; ihnshuh'r
Rhymes	allure ... Ur: 39 rhymes with uhr...

English > *ensure*: 2 senses > verb 1, communication
Meaning	make certain of.
Pattern	Something ----s something
Example	"This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"
Synonyms	guarantee, insure, assure, secure
Narrower	doom	make certain of the failure or destruction of
Narrower	make	assure the success of
Similar to	guarantee, vouch	Give surety or assume responsibility
Spanish	asegurarse, asegurar, avalar, garantizar
Catalan	assegurar, avalar, garantir

English > *ensure*: 2 senses > verb 2, cognition
Meaning	Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.
Pattern	Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Synonyms	see, check, insure, see to it, control, ascertain, assure
Narrower	card	ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor
	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
Similar to	check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick	put a check mark on or near or next to
	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
Catalan	assegurar

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