Ensure

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈʃʊr/

Definitions of ensure

verb to make certain that something will happen or be the case

Example Sentences

A1 I always ensure to lock the door before leaving the house.

A2 Parents must ensure their children wear helmets while riding bicycles.

B1 The company has strict policies in place to ensure customer data is protected.

B2 The project manager must ensure that all deadlines are met.

C1 The government is taking steps to ensure the safety of its citizens during the pandemic.

C2 The CEO personally ensures that all employees are treated fairly and with respect.

Examples of ensure in a Sentence

formal It is important to ensure that all safety protocols are followed in the laboratory.

informal Make sure to double check and ensure that you have all the necessary documents before the meeting.

slang I'll make sure to lock the door to ensure no one interrupts us during the movie.

figurative She carefully planted the seeds and watered them daily to ensure a bountiful harvest in the fall.

Grammatical Forms of ensure

• past tense: ensured
• plural: ensures
• comparative: more certain
• superlative: most certain
• present tense: ensure
• future tense: will ensure
• perfect tense: have ensured
• continuous tense: is ensuring
• singular: ensures
• positive degree: certain
• infinitive: to ensure
• gerund: ensuring
• participle: ensured

Origin and Evolution of ensure

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ensure' originated from the Old French word 'enseurer' which means 'to make sure or certain'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ensure' has retained its core meaning of guaranteeing or making certain of something, but its usage has expanded to include a wider range of contexts beyond just ensuring safety or certainty.