make sure

Idioms  

1. Make certain, establish something without doubt, as in Make sure all the doors are locked . It is also put as make sure of , as in Before you make that speech, make sure of your facts . This usage was first recorded in 1565.

2. make sure of . Act so as to be certain of something, as in He wanted to make sure of his own district before seeking support elsewhere . This usage was first recorded in 1673.

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Example Sentences

He has told employees he’ll make sure they get access to the new plug-in—but they can keep using the existing software for now.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Alexis visited the UK last year, she made sure to visit the show's filming locations in Bath and Greenwich.

From BBC

There is no denying that AI will make legal work easier and faster, but there still needs to be a human element to make sure things are done right, he said.

From Barron's

Olympic and Paralympic Committee recognized that its athletes might not be the most popular guests at the party—and made sure to warn them about the potentially frosty reception.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here’s the warning — and how to make sure your Social Security data hasn’t been stolen.

From MarketWatch

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