make sure
Idioms-
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.
-
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.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"Parenting orders are going to make sure that parents are more involved in the process by which we try to turn around young offenders," Richards told the Times.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
"The chancellor wants to make sure nothing holds them back," a Treasury source said.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
So I suggested a solution: Get whatever cake you want, but make sure there’s fruit on the top.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Over the course of her own career, Eleazar has at times had to check in with herself to make sure she was heading down the right path.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Mr. Harris left something for you. He insisted that we make sure you have it.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
