ensure

Ensure is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ɪnˈʃʊə/, SAMPA: /In"SU@/
• (US) IPA: /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/, SAMPA: /In"SU@`/

Verb

Plain form ensure

Third-person singular ensures

Past tense ensured

Past participle ensured

Present participle ensuring

1. (transitive) If $X$$X$ ensures $Y$$Y$, it makes $Y$$Y$ certain.

   His work is great and should ensure the survival of his business.

2. If you ensure that something is correct or that it happens, you check it and fix any problems.

   Special care is taken to ensure that teachers understand the course material.

Synonyms

• make sure

Related words

• insure
• assure
• sure