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guarantee

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noun/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː//ˌɡɛɹ.ənˈtiː/
  1. 1

    Anything that assures a certain outcome.

    • Can you give me a guarantee that he will be fit for the match?
  2. 2

    A legal assurance of something, e.g. a security for the fulfillment of an obligation.

  3. 3

    A written declaration that a certain product will be fit for a purpose and work correctly; a warranty.specifically

    • The cooker comes with a five-year guarantee.
  4. 4

    The person to whom a guarantee is made.

  5. 5

    A person who gives such a guarantee; a guarantor.colloquial

    • But God who is the great Guarantee for the Peace , Order , and good behaviour of Mankind

syn. warranty

verb/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː//ˌɡɛɹ.ənˈtiː/
  1. 1

    To give an assurance that something will be done right.

  2. 2

    To assume or take responsibility for a debt or other obligation.

  3. 3

    To make something certain.

    • The long sunny days guarantee a good crop.

syn. assure · warrant · vouch

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