ENSURE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • be careful or certain to do something
    • make certain of something
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He verified that the valves were closed
    • See that the curtains are closed
    • control the quality of the product
    Hypernyms(s) ensure is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • make certain of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
    • Preparation will guarantee success!
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)