Synonyms for

Ensures

Verb / eˈnʃʊrz / / ɪˈnʃʊrz / Another word for ensures — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ensures means to make something certain or guarantee that something will happen.

Synonyms & similar words

ascertain seetoit ensure control secure check see guarantee insure assure guarantees secures confirms affirms verifies assures promises warrants certifies upholds stabilizes maintains safeguards insures protects defends preserves reinforces

Synonyms by register

Formal

guarantees confirms secures validates

Informal

makes sure sees to it checks confirms

Literary

affirms ratifies vindicates

Antonyms

jeopardizes endangers risks imperils threatens compromises

Common collocations

  • ensures safety
  • ensures success
  • ensures compliance
  • ensures accuracy
  • ensures delivery
  • ensures availability
  • ensures peace of mind

Word family

noun ensurance
verb ensure
adjective ensured
adverb assuredly

Usage note

Ensure is often confused with 'insure' (which relates to financial protection against loss) and 'assure' (which means to tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel doubts). 'Ensure' means to make certain that something will happen.

Example sentences

  1. The security guard ensures that no one enters the building without permission.
  2. The chef ensures that the food is cooked to perfection.
  3. The pilot ensures that the plane takes off and lands safely.
  4. The doctor ensures that her patients receive the best care possible.
  5. The password ensures that only authorized users can access the system.

Quotes

  • 'A goal properly set is halfway reached.' - Zig Ziglar
  • 'Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.' - Ray Kroc
  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Jobs

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