Associations to the word «Ensure»

Wiktionary

ENSURE, verb. (transitive) To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure. [14th-18th c.]
ENSURE, verb. (intransitive) To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition). [from 18th c.]

Dictionary definition

ENSURE, verb. Make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!".
ENSURE, verb. Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley