to ensure
21ensure — [ɪn ʃɔ:, ʃʊə, ɛn ] verb make certain that (something) will occur or be so. ↘(ensure against) make sure that (a problem) does not occur. Origin ME: from Anglo Norman Fr. enseurer. alt. of OFr. aseurer, earlier form of assurer (see assure). Usage… …
22ensure — verb 1) ensure that the surface is completely clean Syn: make sure, make certain, see to it; check, confirm, establish, verify 2) legislation to ensure equal opportunities for all Syn: secure, guarantee, assure, cer …
23ensure — verb 1) ensure that the surface is completely clean Syn: make sure, make certain, see to it, check, confirm, establish, verify 2) legislation to ensure equal opportunities for all Syn: secure, guarantee, assure …
24ensure — verb /ɪnˈʃʊə,ɪnˈʃɔː,ɪnˈʃʊəɹ/ a) To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure. ‘Fayre knyght, for Goddis love, sle me nat, and I shall ensure the never to warre ayenste thy lady, but be allway towarde… …
25ensure — See assure. See assure, ensure, insure …
26ensure — en|sure [ ın ʃur ] verb transitive ** to make certain that something happens or is done: The lifejacket had almost certainly ensured her survival. ensure (that): Our new research strategy ensures that we get the best possible results …
27ensure against — make sure that (a problem) does not occur. → ensure …
28ensure — especially BrE verb (T) to make it certain that something will happen: All the necessary steps had been taken to ensure their safety. (+ that): His wife ensured that he took all his pills every day. compare insure, see insure …
29ensure — en•sure [[t]ɛnˈʃʊər, ˈʃɜr[/t]] v. t. sured, sur•ing 1) to secure or guarantee: This letter will ensure you a hearing[/ex] 2) to make sure or certain 3) to make secure or safe, as from harm 4) insure 1), insure 2), insure 3) • Etymology:… …
30ensure — Synonyms and related words: arm, armor, arrange, ascertain, assure, attest, back, be sponsor for, bless, bond, certify, champion, cinch, clear up, clinch, cloak, compass about, confirm, copyright, countersecure, cover, cushion, decide, defend,… …