Meaning & use
ensure
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To make certain that something will happen or be the case.
See it in a sentence
The teacher double-checked the fire drill schedule to ensure every student knew the exit route.
Please ensure the doors are locked before you leave the office.
A note on using this word
Often confused with "insure" (to arrange financial compensation for loss) and "assure" (to tell someone confidently to remove their doubt); "ensure" is about making an outcome certain.
Words with a similar meaning
guaranteesecure
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