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verb

Definition of guaranteenext
1
as in to bond
to assume responsibility for the satisfactory quality or performance of the shop will guarantee all work done on the car for 30 days

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2
as in to ensure
to make sure, certain, or safe I can guarantee that you'll feel better after using my product for 30 days

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3
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series

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guarantee

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noun

ˌger-ən-ˈtē How to pronounce guarantee (audio)
1
as in contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation the contractors gave us a written guarantee that the work on the house would be done by Christmas

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2
as in pledge
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise you'll have to give your car keys as a guarantee that you'll come back

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Recent Examples of guarantee
Verb
If Richards is still on the Heat’s roster on Wednesday, his full salary for the season will be guaranteed. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 As a result, if a student takes out a loan from a private financial institution that’s not federally guaranteed, that loan will often be provided at a higher interest rate. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
But many Malibu residents acknowledge this only reduces the risk your home burns — and provides no guarantees. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Good luck enforcing Potemkin guarantees from hyperscalers or arguing that local protests excuse a construction delay that blew a hole in the financing. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guarantee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
  1. bond
  2. ensure
  3. declare
  4. contract
  5. pledge
  6. assure
  7. assert
  8. deal
Verb
  • Family beach villas will comfortably sleep five while the resort goes out of its way to offer activities for parents and kids to bond over.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Over the past 17 years, the victims' families and the survivors have been bonded by the tragedy, a kind of unique family created by shared trauma.
    — Meagan Harris, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of bond
Verb
  • Harnessing that opportunity requires both the resources to teach CPR effectively and the policies to ensure every student has the chance to learn it.
    — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Checks cover everything from ensuring fridges are available for keeping vaccines cool to determining how many children should be vaccinated.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • The office declared that the doctrine covers not only official advisers, but can also expand to cover outside associates consulted by the president in certain circumstances.
    — Perry Stein, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Houthis, angry over the longstanding Saudi blockade on them, declared their own blockade on the kingdom.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of declare
Noun
  • Basis trades are an arbitrage bet in which hedge funds are positioned long in cash Treasurys while shorting their corresponding futures contracts, with the aim of profiting from the price gap.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Again, two-way contracts can be swapped out at any time, with such salaries not counting against the salary cap.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of contract
Noun
  • Cairo’s pledge also signals closer alignment with Riyadh, a major financial backer that has provided billions in aid and investment.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Audit reports, supplier codes of conduct and corporate sustainability pledges have made up the bulk of brands’ efforts to push a more ecological and socially aware agenda, but times have changed.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pledge
Verb
  • But while fans wait to see what happens, Davies, despite no longer being involved in the show, assured that a new series was definitely happening and there wouldn’t be too long to wait.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • So, Correa repeatedly assured voters that abandoning the dollar would be catastrophic and was not on his agenda.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • Moriarty's office said rejection killings are a form of femicide in which women are targeted for asserting autonomy over their bodies.
    — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Expect Bass at tonight’s debate to try and assert her dominance early with equal part offense against Raman and defense of her record.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of assert
Noun
  • Creator deals unveiled at the market included Endemol Shine Brasil’s pact with Latino creator house Grupo Podpah.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Kelly Elizabeth Shea pleaded guilty to misdemeanor obstruction of justice in a plea deal Wednesday afternoon, and a judge sentenced her to a year of probation and community service.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of deal

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