ensure

Academic Word List, sublist 3.

About 32.65 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition). .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

   I use an alarm clock to ensure that I get up on time.

2. verb To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

Similar words

guarantee see to it assure ascertain see control secure insure check assured

Often followed by

that the a their its an adequate compliance proper his

Word family

ensured ensures ensuring