English

guarantee

ˌɡæɹənˈtiː, ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː
Meaning: to make it certain that something will happen or exist
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base guarantee
3rd person singular present guarantees
Present participle guaranteeing
Past guaranteed
Will future will guarantee
Going-to future going to guarantee
Imperative negative don't guarantee / do not guarantee

Example

Working hard doesn't always guarantee success, but it certainly helps.
Working hard doesn't always guarantee success, but it certainly helps.

Usage Notes

Used when saying that a particular result is certain. It can also refer to a formal promise (like a warranty).

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