Synonyms for

Ensuring

Verb / eˈnʃʊrɪŋ / / ɪˈnʃʊrɪŋ / Another word for ensuring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ensuring means to make certain that something will happen or be the case.

Synonyms & similar words

ascertain seetoit ensure control secure check see guarantee insure assure guaranteeing securing promising assuring affirming verifying certifying confirming checking insuring protecting safeguarding preserving maintaining upholding sustaining supporting backing endorsing warranting

Synonyms by register

Formal

guaranteeing securing confirming verifying

Informal

making sure seeing to it checking

Literary

safeguarding vouching for

Antonyms

jeopardizing endangering risking imperiling threatening

Common collocations

  • ensuring safety
  • ensuring compliance
  • ensuring success
  • ensuring accuracy
  • ensuring delivery
  • ensuring peace
  • ensuring a smooth transition

Word family

noun ensurance
verb ensure
adjective ensured
adverb assuredly

Usage note

Ensure is often used in formal contexts to mean 'make certain that something will occur or be the case'. It is sometimes confused with 'insure', which primarily relates to financial protection against loss.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher is ensuring that everyone understands the lesson.
  2. The company is ensuring its products meet safety standards.
  3. The government is ensuring that everyone has access to healthcare.
  4. The parents are ensuring their child wears a helmet while riding a bike.
  5. The chef is ensuring the food is cooked to perfection.

Quotes

  • We must ensure our future by taking action today.
  • Ensuring success requires hard work and dedication.
  • Ensuring safety should always be a top priority.

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