make sure

phrasal-verb
UK: /meɪk ʃʊər/
US: /meɪk ʃʊr/

  1. To take action to guarantee a particular result.

    1. Make sure you lock the door when you leave. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please make sure to submit your application before the deadline expires. [ ] [ ]

  2. To check something to be certain of it.

    1. Make sure that you have your keys with you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before you send the email, make sure you have attached the file. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ensure assure verify confirm check ascertain

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "make sure" in English means: To take action to guarantee a particular result., To check something to be certain of it..

The phonetic transcription of "make sure" is /meɪk ʃʊər/ in British English and /meɪk ʃʊr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "make sure": ensure, assure, verify, confirm, check, ascertain.

Example usage of "make sure": "Make sure you lock the door when you leave.". More examples on the page.