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.
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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
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But at the very least, investors should make sure the spending is counted when they’re sizing up the market.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“President Trump promised to reinvest in America’s national security infrastructure, to make sure our Nation is safe in a dangerous world,” the document reads.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Fill the spaces left by any players who have moved on, and make sure everyone at the club pulls together.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The goal is to make sure everything is working before the craft attempts what is called the translunar injection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
The two of us would make sure he did no such thing.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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