guarantee

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[ US /ˌɡɛɹənˈti/ ]
[ UK /ɡˌæɹɑːntˈiː/ ]

VERB

give surety or assume responsibility
I vouch for the quality of my products
make certain of
Preparation will guarantee success!
This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
The dealer warrants all the cars he sells
I warrant this information
promise to do or accomplish
guarantee to free the prisoners

NOUN

an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true
there is no guarantee that they are not lying
a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults
a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

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How To Use guarantee In A Sentence

An imprimatur is not guarantee of theological soundness, in reality. Dr. Janet Smith replies to Dr. Schindler, defends Christopher West
The time when the production of best quality was a guarantee of earning best money is over.
Absolute property right can only guarantee liberty in form.
The family is the one place that should be a guarantee of safety to its members, especially its most vulnerable members, and this legislation goes part-way towards trying to define that and to defend that right.
All of their windows carry a ten-year guarantee.
That way a personal reply is guaranteed. The Sun
No matter how many police raids are conducted, if we cannot guarantee their protection young victims will remain too terrified to testify against their traffickers. Times, Sunday Times
The guarantee may be rendered invalid if the manufacturer's instructions are not followed.
So no matter how boneheaded an incompetent manager I am, my department is 100% guaranteed to be profitable as long as I'm good at keeping my receipts?
An alliance with Britain would offer no guarantees with regard to territorial integrity of the Netherlands in Europe.

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