verb

guarantee

Translation

to guarantee, to ensure

We guarantee delivery within three days.

I can't guarantee that you will get the job.

The watch is guaranteed for one year.

((sth.)) to guarantee (sth.) We guarantee the quality of our products.

((that ...)) to guarantee (that ...) I can't guarantee that he will come.

((sb.)) ((sth.)) to guarantee (sb.) (sth.) The company guaranteed him a job.

Synonyms: ensure, promise, assure, certify

From Old French 'garantir', from 'garant' (warrant, guarantor), of Germanic origin. Related to 'warrant'.

Think of a 'guard' who 'guarantees' your safety. The sound is similar.