guarantee

guar-an-tee · noun, verb

imported

Definitions

noun, verb

  1. 1.

    (noun) A formal promise or assurance that certain conditions will be fulfilled, especially regarding the quality or durability of a product.

  2. 2.

    (noun) Something that serves as security for the fulfillment of a condition.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To provide a formal assurance or promise, especially regarding the quality of something.

  4. 4.

    (verb) To make certain that something will happen or exist.

Forms

plural: guarantees

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    money-back guarantee — A promise to refund payment if the customer is not satisfied
  • •
    no guarantee — No certainty that something will happen
  • •
    under guarantee — Still covered by a warranty period

Related words

Antonyms: doubt, uncertainty
See also: assurance, promise, warranty
Synonyms: assurance, pledge, promise, warranty

Etymology

From French garantie ("warranty, guarantee"), from Old French garantir ("to protect, warrant"). Related to Germanic words for protection.