English dictionary
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English verb: ensure | |||
| 1. | ensure (communication) make certain of | ||
| Samples | This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us. Preparation will guarantee success!. | ||
| Synonyms | assure, guarantee, insure, secure | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | doom, make | ||
| Verb group | guarantee, vouch | ||
| 2. | ensure (cognition) be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | ||
| Samples | He verified that the valves were closed. See that the curtains are closed. Control the quality of the product. | ||
| Synonyms | ascertain, assure, check, control, insure, see, see to it | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | verify | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | card, cinch, control, cover, cross-check, double-check, proof, proofread, spot-check | ||
| Verb group | ascertain, check, check, check, check off, control, determine, find out, learn, mark, mark off, see, tick, tick off, verify, watch | ||
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