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guarantee
[ gar-uhn-tee ]
noun
- a promise or assurance, especially one in writing, that something is of specified quality, content, benefit, etc., or that it will perform satisfactorily for a given length of time:
a money-back guarantee.
- an assurance that another’s obligation will be fulfilled, or something presented as such security; guaranty ( defs 1, 2 ).
- something that assures a particular outcome or condition:
Wealth is no guarantee of happiness.
- a person who gives a guarantee or guaranty; guarantor.
- a person to whom a guarantee is made.
verb (used with object)
- to secure, as by giving or taking security:
A credit card guarantees your reservation at the hotel.
- to make oneself answerable for (something) on behalf of someone else who is primarily responsible:
to guarantee the fulfillment of a contract.
- to undertake to ensure for another, as rights or possessions:
The Constitution guarantees freedom of religion.
- to serve as a warrant or guaranty for.
- to undertake to protect or indemnify:
to guarantee a person against loss.
- to undertake (to do something):
I will guarantee to prove every word I stated.
- to promise (usually followed by a clause as object):
I guarantee that I'll be there.
guarantee
/ ˌɡæəˈپː /
noun
- a formal assurance, esp in writing, that a product, service, etc, will meet certain standards or specifications
- law a promise, esp a collateral agreement, to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another
- a person, company, etc, to whom a guarantee is made
- a person, company, etc, who gives a guarantee
- a person who acts as a guarantor
- something that makes a specified condition or outcome certain
- a variant spelling of guaranty
verb
- also tr to take responsibility for (someone else's debts, obligations, etc)
- to serve as a guarantee for
- to secure or furnish security for
a small deposit will guarantee any dress
- usually foll byfrom or against to undertake to protect or keep secure, as against injury, loss, etc
- to ensure
good planning will guarantee success
- may take a clause as object or an infinitive to promise or make certain
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDzgܲ··ٱ noun
- gܲ··ٱ noun verb (used with object) preguaranteed preguaranteeing
- ܲȴ-ܲa·ٱ adjective
- gܲ··ٱ noun verb (used with object) reguaranteed reguaranteeing
- p·ܲa·ٱ noun verb superguaranteed superguaranteeing
- ܲgܲ··ٱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of guarantee1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of guarantee1
Example Sentences
“Farmers have planted several crops just for the program because the program meant guaranteed income for them. Now they are worried that their crops will not have a home.”
"They've guaranteed we will only be offered jobs other people decline and there's just no sort of timeline that they can give us."
City remain outside the top four, which would guarantee qualification for the Champions League next season.
"Democracy isn't a guarantee in life," he said.
After all, this was a 19-year-old kid who missed most of his only college season while recovering from a heart attack, and suddenly he was given a Lakers uniform and a guaranteed contract?
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More About Guarantee
What does guarantee mean?
A guarantee is a promise or assurance, especially one that is written or legally binding, that something is of a stated quality or will perform as stated, such as a guarantee that a car you purchase will operate correctly.
A guarantee is also an assurance of a particular outcome or condition, as in Weather predictions are not guarantees. Weather often changes quickly.
To guarantee something is to secure something, as a ticket guarantees entry to a movie showing.
As well, to guarantee is to promise to do something, usually by signing a legally binding agreement, as in The company guaranteed me a job when I signed the contract.
Example: I guarantee you will love your purchase and will give you a full refund if you don’t.
Where does guarantee come from?
The first records of the term guarantee come from the 1670s. It ultimately comes from the Old French guarant, meaning “to warrant.”
Guarantee can be used as a synonym for promise but will often be used to exaggerate the meaningfulness or likelihood of the promise actually being fulfilled. If someone says I guarantee I will be there on time, they are emphasizing the fact that they will do what they say.
Did you know … ?
What are some other forms related to guarantee?
- nonguarantee (noun)
- preguarantee (noun, verb)
- guaranteed (adjective, verb)
- unguaranteed (adjective)
What are some synonyms for guarantee?
What are some words that share a root or word element with guarantee?
What are some words that often get used in discussing guarantee?
What are some words guarantee may be commonly confused with?
How is guarantee used in real life?
Guarantees are often offered in legal situations, insurance policies, and for the marketing of products, all of which have different specific meanings.
Thank you all so much for an incredible weekend! Can guarantee I won't be forgetting this one! Thank you Ireland !
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial)
Even if you hate me, I can guarantee you sing every word of happier when it comes on
— marshmello (@marshmello)
I can guarantee, your email is not finding me well
— Adriana Lacy (@Adriana_Lacy)
Try using guarantee!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for guarantee?
A. uncertainty
B. warranty
C. contract
D. agreement
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