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ensure

en·sure

UK/ɪnˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ US/ɪnˈʃʊə(ɹ)/ fairly common

verb

1.

make certain of

  • “This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us”
  • “Preparation will guarantee success!”
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2.

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

  • “He verified that the valves were closed”
  • “See that the curtains are closed”
  • “control the quality of the product”
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Origin

From Middle English ensuren, from Anglo-Norman enseurer, from Old French seur (“sure”). Doublet of insure.

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