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Syllabification: (en·sure)

Pronunciation: /enˈSHo͝or/

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Definition of ensure

verb

[with object]

make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case: [with clause]:the client must ensure that accurate records be kept
make certain of obtaining or providing (something): [with two objects]:she would ensure him a place in society
[no object] (ensure against) make sure that (a problem) shall not occur.

Origin:

late Middle English (in the senses 'convince' and 'make safe'): from Anglo-Norman French enseurer, alteration of Old French aseurer, earlier form of assurer (see assure). Compare with insure

On the difference between ensure and insure, see insure (usage).

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