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guarantee

gua·ran·tee

UK/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ US/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ common
verb (4) noun (3)

verb

1.

give surety or assume responsibility

  • “I vouch for the quality of my products”
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2.

make certain of

  • “This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us”
  • “Preparation will guarantee success!”
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3.

promise to do or accomplish

  • “guarantee to free the prisoners”
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4.

stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

  • “The dealer warrants all the cars he sells”
  • “I warrant this information”
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noun

1.

a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

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2.

a pledge that something will happen or that something is true

  • “there is no guarantee that they are not lying”
3.

a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults

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Origin

From Old French guarantie (perhaps via a later Spanish garante), from the verb guarantir (“to protect, assure, vouch for”), ultimately from Old Frankish *warjand, *warand (“a warrant”), or from guaranty. Doublet of guaranty and warranty.

Phrases

  • guarantee association
  • guarantee letter
  • interest rate guarantee
  • letter of guarantee

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