Ensure: meaning, definitions and examples

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ensure

 

[ ɪnˈʃʊər ]

Context #1

to make certain

To make certain that something will happen or be the case. To make sure of something.

Synonyms

confirm, guarantee, secure

Examples of usage

  • He wanted to ensure that the document was signed before the end of the day.
  • She checked her bag again to ensure she had her keys.
  • We need to ensure that everyone is aware of the new policy.
Context #2

to protect against harm

To protect or make something safe. To minimize the risk of harm or damage.

Synonyms

insure, protect, safeguard

Examples of usage

  • It is important to ensure the safety of all passengers on board.
  • She locked the door to ensure that her belongings were safe.
  • The insurance policy helps ensure financial security in case of unexpected events.

Translations

Translations of the word "ensure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 garantir

🇮🇳 सुनिश्चित करना (Sunishchit karna)

🇩🇪 sicherstellen

🇮🇩 memastikan

🇺🇦 забезпечити

🇵🇱 zapewnić

🇯🇵 確保する (Kakuhosuru)

🇫🇷 assurer

🇪🇸 asegurar

🇹🇷 sağlamak

🇰🇷 보장하다 (Bojanghada)

🇸🇦 ضمان (Daman)

🇨🇿 zajistit

🇸🇰 zabezpečiť

🇨🇳 确保 (Québǎo)

🇸🇮 zagotoviti

🇮🇸 tryggja

🇰🇿 қамтамасыз ету (qamtamasyz etu)

🇬🇪 დარწმუნება (dartsmuneba)

🇦🇿 təmin etmək

🇲🇽 asegurar

Word origin

The word 'ensure' originated from the Old French word 'enseurer', which means 'to make sure'. The term has been in use since the 14th century, evolving from the Latin word 'securus', meaning 'safe'. Over time, 'ensure' has come to signify not just making sure of something, but also protecting and safeguarding against potential harm or risk.

See also: assure, insure, surely, sureness, surety, unsure.