guarantee

noun
UK: /ˌɡærənˈtiː/
US: /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

  1. A promise that something will be done or will happen.

    1. I need a guarantee that the car will be fixed soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. This product comes with a one-year guarantee against defects in materials. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that assures a particular outcome or condition.

    1. Hard work is no guarantee of success, but it helps a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. The presence of security cameras offers no absolute guarantee against theft but it deters many. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

assurance assure certify warranty warrant promise pledge
guarantee verb

  1. To promise that something will happen or is true.

    1. I guarantee you'll love this movie because it has so many action scenes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company guarantees that all products are inspected before shipment to customers. [ ] [ ]

  2. To provide a formal assurance or security, especially that a debt will be repaid.

    1. The bank requires someone to guarantee the loan before approving it. [ ] [ ]
    2. My parents agreed to guarantee my student loan, so I could go to college. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guarantee" in English means: A promise that something will be done or will happen., Something that assures a particular outcome or condition..

The phonetic transcription of "guarantee" is /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ in British English and /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guarantee": assurance, assure, certify, warranty, warrant, promise, pledge.

Example usage of "guarantee": "I need a guarantee that the car will be fixed soon.". More examples on the page.