guarantee 1 of 2

verb

Definition of guaranteenext
1
as in to bond
to assume responsibility for the satisfactory quality or performance of the shop will guarantee all work done on the car for 30 days

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2
as in to ensure
to make sure, certain, or safe I can guarantee that you'll feel better after using my product for 30 days

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3
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series

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guarantee

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noun

ˌger-ən-ˈtē How to pronounce guarantee (audio)
1
as in contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation the contractors gave us a written guarantee that the work on the house would be done by Christmas

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2
as in pledge
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise you'll have to give your car keys as a guarantee that you'll come back

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Recent Examples of guarantee
Verb
At the University of Georgia, freshmen may bring cars to campus, but parking availability is extremely limited, and permits are not guaranteed. — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 2026 Having the gene does not guarantee a diagnosis later on, but compared to people with other APOE variants in their genome, the likelihood is significantly higher. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Noun
But with its public service broadcast contract set to expire in 2034, and no guarantee this will continue, ITV’s deal could change the complexion of British commercial broadcasting. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 6 July 2026 Credit Saint Credit Restoration Highlights Credit Saint offers three packages for credit repair services and a 90-day money-back guarantee for services. — Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for guarantee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
  1. bond
  2. ensure
  3. declare
  4. contract
  5. pledge
  6. assure
  7. assert
  8. deal
Verb
  • Russert and Sanders Townsend have bonded over losing their fathers.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Mohammed and Artigas had bonded out of Miami-Dade’s Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
    — Sofia Saric June 30, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of bond
Verb
  • Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • In 2012, when Mark Walter and his partners bought the Dodgers, team president Stan Kasten declared mediocrity would no longer be acceptable.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • However, the polarizing trend has officially been declared *the* pants of summer 2026 thanks to celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of declare
Noun
  • In practice, governments still want contracts, jobs, and tax revenue at home.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of contract
Noun
  • But its Defense Investment Plan has been repeatedly delayed as military leaders and Treasury officials wrangled over the cost, and critics said its pledge of a 15-billion-pound ($20-billion) boost to defense spending won’t be enough.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Continue reading … POLICY PIVOT — Schools quietly remove gender identity pledge from LGBTQ training.
    — , FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of pledge
Verb
  • Where an outcome that seems assured can be overturned in the final minutes to the collective roar of an international cast of thousands?
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Bennet is seeking to become Colorado's governor, while Hickenlooper is running for reelection, and neither is assured of victory.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • Kavanaugh could have limited his separate opinion to asserting that Trump’s order couldn’t override a federal law, which was all that was needed to decide the case.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Lawyers in the gas station lawsuit assert that technology is enabling antitrust violations.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of assert
Noun
  • The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Now, the 76ers have some hope, as the franchise on Wednesday agreed to a deal for Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and other news reports.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of deal

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