ensure

Definition of Ensure in English :

make certain of

Example Sentences:
'This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us'
'Preparation will guarantee success!'

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Example Sentences:
'He verified that the valves were closed'
'See that the curtains are closed'
'control the quality of the product'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Ensure

verb (transitive)

1. (may take a clause as object)

to make certain or sure; guarantee

this victory will ensure his happiness

2.

to make safe or secure; protect

verb transitiveWord forms: enˈsured or enˈsuring

1.

to make sure or certain; guarantee; secure

measures to ensure accuracy

2.

to make safe; protect

safety devices to ensure workers against accidents

3. Obsolete

insure

tr.v. en·sured, en·sur·ing, en·sures

To make sure or certain; insure: Our precautions ensured our safety. See Usage Note at assure.