guarantee
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.
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.
Origin of guarantee
1Other words from guarantee
- non·guar·an·tee, noun
- pre·guar·an·tee, noun, verb (used with object), pre·guar·an·teed, pre·guar·an·tee·ing.
- qua·si-guar·an·teed, adjective
- re·guar·an·tee, noun, verb (used with object), re·guar·an·teed, re·guar·an·tee·ing.
- su·per·guar·an·tee, noun, verb, su·per·guar·an·teed, su·per·guar·an·tee·ing.
- un·guar·an·teed, adjective
Words that may be confused with guarantee
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How to use guarantee in a sentence
As FDR called for the “arsenal of democracy” to be activated, the government used industrial policy—loan guarantees, subsidies, and procurement policy—to rapidly scale up wartime industries and create new markets.
Content recommendation giants worldwide — and particularly in Europe — were forced to address thorny questions surrounding up-front revenue guarantees.
The company then began selling guarantees against Nielsen DAR in 2017.
‘I need it verified’: Vizio will add Nielsen measurement to lure linear TV ad dollars to its connected TV platform | Tim Peterson | November 17, 2020 | DigidayWhile we are optimistic with the progress being made, there are no guarantees and it is possible there will be no one-size-fits-all vaccine.
J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine enters a new 6,000-person late-stage trial | Claire Zillman, reporter | November 16, 2020 | FortuneWhatever happens in the trial—and there are no guarantees until it is done—the results are certain to have a big impact on Moderna shares, which are up more than 300% this year in a wild roller-coaster ride.
Moderna shares soar as markets bet its COVID vaccine trial is on the same track as Pfizer’s | Claire Zillman, reporter | November 12, 2020 | Fortune
So these fighters were not guaranteed the same protections afforded POWs.
If we fail, the ugly, cynical situation is guaranteed to get worse for decades to come.
Hate Hyper-Partisanship? Support Redistricting Reform Now | John Avlon | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne-hundred percent of us take it as guaranteed; 60 percent of us take it for granted.
The Theater Wing is guaranteed 60 seconds where they get to talk shop.
Oscars Host Neil Patrick Harris on His Best and Worst Emcee Moments (VIDEO) | Neil Patrick Harris | October 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTScale and subject matter guaranteed that F-111 would command attention.
The Fleet, too, has played up and de Robeck has guaranteed me two thousand to be made by the artificers on the battleships.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonComyn chose the latter alternative; and the agreement was guaranteed by oaths and embodied in indentures duly sealed.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonIt is considered as one of the greatest Virginia documents because it guaranteed religious freedom to all.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. Torpey"But if Mrs. Owen is guaranteed against loss there's no ground for criticizing you," said Dan.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith NicholsonGuaranteed to relieve or your money refunded, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuritis.
British Dictionary definitions for guarantee
/ (ˌɡærənˈtiː) /
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
(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 by from 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
Origin of guarantee
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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