Guarantee — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˌger-ən-ˈtē/ guar·an·tee

Meaning & Definition of Guarantee

Guarantee (noun)

  1. a promise to answer for the payment of a debt or the performance of a duty of another in case of the other's default or miscarriage, guaranty
  2. one to whom a guaranty is made
  3. an assurance for the fulfillment of a condition

Guarantee (verb)

  1. to promise to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of
  2. to engage for the existence, permanence, or nature of, undertake to do or secure
  3. to give security to

Guarantee (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to assume responsibility for the satisfactory quality or performance of

    "the shop will guarantee all work done on the car for 30 days"

    similar: guaranty, warrant
    related: attest, authenticate, avouch, certify, testify (to), vouch (for), witness, assure, bond, contract, covenant, pledge, plight, stipulate, swear, undertake, vow, adhere, assert, aver, avow, declare, insist, insure

  2. to make sure, certain, or safe

    "I can guarantee that you'll feel better after using my product for 30 days"

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

  3. to state clearly and strongly

    "I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series"

    similar: affirm, assert, aver, avouch, avow, declare, lay down, profess
    related: advance, advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize, announce, blaze, call, proclaim, pronounce, say, accent, accentuate, emphasize, stress, underline, underscore, advocate, champion, defend, espouse, support, uphold, assure, convince, persuade, explain, justify, rationalize, reaffirm, reassert
    near: minimize, understate, disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook

Guarantee (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation

    "the contractors gave us a written guarantee that the work on the house would be done by Christmas"

    similar: bond, contract, covenant, deal, guaranty, surety, warranty
    related: oath, pledge, troth, vow, word, accord, bargain, compact, concordat, convention, pact, treaty, assurance, insurance, seal, bail, deposit, pawn, security

  2. something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise

    "you'll have to give your car keys as a guarantee that you'll come back"

    similar: gage, guaranty, pawn, pledge, security
    related: bail, bond, deposit, down payment, earnest, handsel, surety, warranty, assurance, oath, promise, troth, word, commitment, compact, contract, covenant, recognizance

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Guarantee

The most common words with a similar meaning to Guarantee:

guaranty, warrant, assure, cinch, ensure, ice, insure, secure, affirm, assert, aver, avouch, avow, declare, lay down, profess, bond, contract, covenant, deal, surety, warranty, gage, pawn, pledge, security

Related Words for Guarantee

attest, authenticate, certify, testify (to), vouch (for), witness, plight, stipulate, swear, undertake, vow, adhere, insist, vouch, promise, advance, advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize, announce, blaze, call, proclaim, pronounce, say, accent, accentuate, emphasize

Near Antonyms of Guarantee

enfeeble, undermine, weaken, minimize, understate, disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook

Word Forms of Guarantee

Inflections: guaranteed, guaranteeing, guarantees

Origin & Etymology of Guarantee

probably alteration of guaranty:1

First known use: 1786

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Guarantee

Words & Phrases Containing Guarantee

money-back guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions about Guarantee

What does "Guarantee" mean?

"Guarantee" means a promise to answer for the payment of a debt or the performance of a duty of another in case of the other's default or miscarriage, guaranty. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a promise to answer for the payment of a debt or the performance of a duty of another in case of the other's default or miscarriage, guaranty. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Guarantee"?

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

What are different ways to say "Guarantee"?

There are 92 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Guarantee". Common alternatives include guaranty, warrant, assure, cinch, ensure, ice, insure, secure, affirm and assert.

How do you use "Guarantee" in a sentence?

Examples of "Guarantee" in a sentence: "the shop will guarantee all work done on the car for 30 days"; "I can guarantee that you'll feel better after using my product for 30 days"; "I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series".

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

"Guarantee" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

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

As a B2-level word, "Guarantee" 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 "Guarantee"?

"Guarantee" is pronounced /ˌger-ən-ˈtē/ and divided into syllables as guar·an·tee.

What is the origin of the word "Guarantee"?

"Guarantee" comes from probably alteration of guaranty:1. First known use: 1786.