ensure

en-sure · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To make certain that something will occur or be the case.

  2. 2.

    To make safe or protect from harm.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ensure that — make certain that something happens
  • •
    ensure success — guarantee a positive outcome

Related words

Antonyms: endanger, jeopardize, risk
See also: assure, guarantee, secure
Synonyms: assure, guarantee, make certain, secure

Etymology

From Anglo-French enseurer, variant of Old French assurer ("to make sure, secure"), from a- ("to") + seur ("sure"), from Latin securus ("secure").