guarantee
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Probably from Spanish garante. Compare guaranty, warranty.
[edit] Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /ˌɡaɹənˈtiː/
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[edit] Noun
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guarantee (plural guarantees)
- Anything that assures a certain outcome.
- Can you give me a guarantee that he will be fit for the match?
- A written declaration that a certain product will be fit for a purpose and work correctly.
- The cooker comes with a 5-year guarantee.
- A person who gives such a guarantee; a guarantor.
[edit] Translations
anything that assures a certain outcome
a written declaration
a person who gives such a guarantee
[edit] Verb
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to guarantee (third-person singular simple present guarantees, present participle guaranteeing, simple past and past participle guaranteed)
- To assure that something will get done right.
- To assume responsibility for a debt.
- To make something certain.
- The long sunny days guarantee a good crop.
[edit] Translations
to assure that something will get done right
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to assume responsibility for a debt
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to make something certain
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