guarantee 1 of 2

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
Across the territories, panelists broadly agreed that Nordic cinema still carries a recognizable quality stamp, but that recognition alone rarely guarantees theatrical traction. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Rain is always 50/50 in Santa Catarina, so sunny weeks are not guaranteed, and some excursions may not be available if the weather does not cooperate. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
While your ideal neighbor might have been someone who also enjoyed gardening and other quiet activities, that wasn’t a guarantee. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 Lummus will also provide engineering expertise, performance guarantees, and project execution support intended to make the modular plants easier to finance. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 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
  • Maybe the lasting message of Furious, until its second season arrives, is that there are no answers — or at least, none that can be said louder than a whisper shared between new friends bonding during a jailhouse meeting.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • By choosing a highly machinable material and bonding it, Flit achieves a frame that as light and structurally sound as titanium, but at a fraction of the production complexity – and cost.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bond
Verb
  • Place a clear plastic bag over the pot, ensuring that the plastic isn’t touching the plant (use chopsticks to help elevate the bag if necessary).
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • Officers began lifesaving aid until EMS arrived to take the victim to a hospital, where he was later declared deceased, police shared.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The land forces of Germany, France, and Britain had been facing one another since war was declared on September 1, 1939, until the standoff became something of a grim joke.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of declare
Noun
  • This is a massive season for a fourth-year player who could be in line for a hefty second contract.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Summary The Philadelphia Phillies dramatically cut Nick Castellanos before the season, despite his significant contract and a key role in their 2022 World Series appearance.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of contract
Noun
  • But neither opponents nor his own Labour Party legislators have been able to grill him on the details of pledges made against the tough backdrop of mounting security challenges and economic pressure from the Iran war.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • After receiving help from charities, churches and people, the couple made a pledge to always give back.
    — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pledge
Verb
  • The show’s star, Chris Hansen, has already begun complaining about the picture, so some controversy seems assured.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Although the couple was worried about damaging the tiles underfoot with such footwear as high heels, the Penha Longa Resort events team assured them that all surfaces were meant to be walked on.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • The item asserted that some Medicare and Medicaid cancer patients wait longer for treatment than those with private insurance.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The report asserts flatly that Zucker wasn’t truthful and danced around the same accusation regarding Ballmer.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of assert
Noun
  • Shop more outlet deals below, including an elegant candleholder, a luxe ottoman, and slim patio sofa.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Below, find last-chance deals on summer sandals, fall-ready booties, ultra-cute ballet flats, and more for up to 79 percent off.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deal

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