B2verb 2K

Guarantee

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌɡærənˈtiː/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːz/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːd/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌɡærənˈtiː/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːz/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːd/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Guarantee

to promise to do something; to promise something will happen

In simple words: A promise that something will happen or be done.

Guarantee in a sentence

• I can guarantee that you will enjoy this movie.
• The company guarantees a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
• The warranty will guarantee you peace of mind for three years.
• They guarantee customer satisfaction as their top priority.
• No one can guarantee the outcome of the election.
• The bank cannot guarantee that loans will be approved.
• Please sign the document to guarantee your commitment.
• He offered to guarantee her safety during the trip.

How to use Guarantee

Use 'guarantee' when you want to express certainty about an outcome. It's suitable for both written and spoken English, but avoid in casual conversations where simpler words like 'promise' may suffice.

Grammar pattern

guarantee + object

Memory hint

Think of 'garant' as a guardian that ensures things are safe and sound.

Related words

Collocations with Guarantee

• absolutely
• personally
• constitutionally
• be able to
• can
• be fully guaranteed
• absolutely
• almost
• practically

Synonyms for Guarantee

• promise
• warranty
• pledge
• assurance
• commitment

Opposites of Guarantee

• doubt
• uncertainty
• dispute

Common mistakes with Guarantee

• Confused with 'ensure' — 'guarantee' implies a stronger promise.
• Incorrectly using 'guarantee' without a direct object — always specify what is guaranteed.
• Mixing up 'guaranteed' as an adjective instead of a past participle.

Frequently asked questions about Guarantee

What does Guarantee mean?

A promise that something will happen or be done.

What is the definition of Guarantee?

to promise to do something; to promise something will happen

How do you use Guarantee in a sentence?

I can guarantee that you will enjoy this movie.

Can you give another example of Guarantee?

The company guarantees a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

What are synonyms for Guarantee?

Common alternatives include promise, warranty, pledge, assurance, commitment.

What is the opposite of Guarantee?

Opposite meanings include doubt, uncertainty, dispute.

What words go with Guarantee?

It commonly pairs with absolutely, personally, constitutionally, be able to, can, be fully guaranteed, absolutely, almost, practically.

What are common mistakes when using Guarantee?

Confused with 'ensure' — 'guarantee' implies a stronger promise. Incorrectly using 'guarantee' without a direct object — always specify what is guaranteed. Mixing up 'guaranteed' as an adjective instead of a past participle.

How do you pronounce Guarantee?

US: /["/ˌɡærənˈtiː/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːz/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːd/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɡærənˈtiː/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːz/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːd/","/ˌɡærənˈtiːɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Guarantee?

Use 'guarantee' when you want to express certainty about an outcome. It's suitable for both written and spoken English, but avoid in casual conversations where simpler words like 'promise' may suffice.

What CEFR level is Guarantee?

"Guarantee" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.