ensure

«ensure» in Mova's school dictionary: to make certain that something happens or is true:… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

verb (ensure, ensures, ensured, ensuring)

meaning for a pupil

1) To ensure means to make certain that something happens or is true: "please ensure the door is locked". tree →

2) (formal) Ensure is common in instructions and exam papers: "ensure your name is on every page". tree →

sense in the lessons

In science experiments you ensure a fair test by keeping things the same. In safety rules, "ensure your seatbelt is fastened". In formal exam language, "ensure" is a stiff way of saying "make sure". Phrases: ensure that, ensure safety, ensure success.

examples

• Please ensure you have a pencil and a ruler. tree →
• Ensure your name is written at the top of the paper. tree →
• We washed our hands to ensure they were clean. tree →
• The lifeguard ensures that everyone is safe. tree →
• Hard practice ensured our team's win. tree →
• Ensure that the lid is on tight before shaking. tree →
• Check your answer to ensure it makes sense. tree →
• The best intentions will not always ensure success. tree →

note

Formal; everyday: make sure. Do not confuse ensure (make certain) with insure (pay for insurance against loss) or assure (tell someone firmly so they stop worrying). Past: ensured.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «ensure» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.