Ensure — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈshu̇r/ en·sure

Meaning & Definition of Ensure

Ensure (verb)

  1. to make sure, certain, or safe, guarantee

Ensure (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make sure, certain, or safe

    "regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food"

    similar: assure, cinch, guarantee, guaranty, ice, insure, secure
    related: attest, certify, vouch, warrant, witness, pledge, promise, swear
    near: enfeeble, undermine, weaken

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ensure

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ensure:

assure, cinch, guarantee, guaranty, ice, insure, secure

Related Words for Ensure

attest, certify, vouch, warrant, witness, pledge, promise, swear

Near Antonyms of Ensure

enfeeble, undermine, weaken

Word Forms of Ensure

Inflections: ensured, ensuring

Origin & Etymology of Ensure

Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer assure

First known use: 1744

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Ensure

Frequently Asked Questions about Ensure

What does "Ensure" mean?

"Ensure" means to make sure, certain, or safe, guarantee. As a verb, it is defined as: to make sure, certain, or safe, guarantee.

What is another word for "Ensure"?

Other words for "Ensure" include assure, cinch, guarantee, guaranty, ice, insure and secure. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ensure" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ensure"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ensure". Common alternatives include assure, cinch, guarantee, guaranty, ice, insure and secure.

How do you use "Ensure" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ensure" in a sentence: "regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food".

Is "Ensure" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ensure" is a verb.

Is "Ensure" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Ensure" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Ensure"?

"Ensure" is pronounced /in-ˈshu̇r/ and divided into syllables as en·sure.

What is the origin of the word "Ensure"?

"Ensure" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer assure. First known use: 1744.