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What is another word for Ensure? – 294 Ensure Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    guarantee secure assure confirm certify verify validate substantiate authenticate warrant pledge promise vow undertake contract agree commit obligate bind tie fasten clinch settle fix determine decide establish make certain make sure see to it check double-check ensure against insure underwrite cover protect safeguard defend shield screen preserve conserve maintain uphold sustain support reinforce bolster buttress fortify strengthen enhance increase amplify augment confirm ratify sanction endorse approve authorize license permit allow enable facilitate ease simplify clear remove eliminate get rid of dispel allay alleviate mitigate assuage soothe calm reassure comfort solace

    Meaning of Ensure

    to make certain or sure of something

    Definitions

    • To make certain or sure of something
    • * To guarantee or promise that something will happen or be done
    • * To protect or safeguard something against damage, loss, or injury

    Etymology of Ensure

    The word "ensure" has its roots in the Old French word "ensurer," which is derived from "en-" (meaning "to make" or "to put") and "sur" (meaning "sure" or "certain")
    Historically, the word "ensure" has been used in English since the 15th century to convey the idea of making something certain or secure

    Example Uses

    • The company will ensure that all employees receive adequate training before starting work
    • * She made sure to ensure that the doors were locked before leaving the house
    • * The government has taken steps to ensure the safety of its citizens

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    neglect ignore disregard overlook omit forget abandon relinquish surrender waive forgo sacrifice compromise undermine jeopardize endanger threaten risk hazard imperil endanger expose uncover reveal endanger gamble chance bet wager risk dare venture speculate take a chance hazard a guess guess conjecture suspect surmise assume presume suppose theories hypothesize speculate ponder deliberate hesitate waver vacillate falter fail neglect omit overlook disregard ignore abandon