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- pronunciation:
- gae
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a promise, especially in writing, that something one has bought will work properly. If it does not, the seller or maker must either repair or replace it.
There is a two-year guarantee on my new computer.- similar words:
- insurance, pledge, promise, vow
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| definition 2: |
a promise to make sure that some duty or responsibility will be met.
The babysitter gave us her guarantee that she would be here every afternoon at three o'clock.- synonyms:
- pledge, promise
- similar words:
- insurance, vow
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| related words: |
bond, oath, word |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
guarantees, guaranteeing, guaranteed |
| definition 1: |
to serve as a guarantee for.
My job guarantees the money needed to buy a new car.- synonyms:
- pledge
- similar words:
- assure, ensure, obligate, secure, vouch
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| definition 2: |
to promise or assure (something).
The salesman guaranteed my satisfaction with the new van.I guarantee that you won't regret this decision.- synonyms:
- assure, pledge, promise
- similar words:
- ensure, vow, warrant
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| definition 3: |
to make (something) a certainty; ensure.
Soaking the clothes before washing guarantees that the stains will come out.Getting plenty of rest doesn't guarantee a quick recovery, but it's still important.Serving cake and coffee guarantees that a fair number of people will come to the meeting.- synonyms:
- ensure
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| related words: |
attest, seal, see, undertake |
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