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   guar·an·tee

   /ˌɡerənˈtē/

   noun

   • 1. a formal promise or assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled, especially that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality and durability: "we offer a 10-year guarantee against rusting" Similar warrantywarrantcontractcovenantbondassurancepromise
   • ▪ something that gives a certainty of outcome: "past performance is no guarantee of future results" Similar promiseassurancewordword of honorpledgevowoathbondcommitment
   • 2. a formal pledge to pay another person's debt or to perform another person's obligation in the case of default.
   • ▪ a thing serving as security for a formal pledge to pay another person's debt.
   • ▪ less common term for guarantor

   verb

   • 1. provide a formal assurance or promise, especially that certain conditions shall be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction: "the con artist guarantees that the dirt pile will yield at least 20 ounces of gold"
   • ▪ provide a formal assurance regarding (something, especially a product): "the repairs will be guaranteed for three years"
   • ▪ provide financial security for; underwrite: "a demand that $100,000 be deposited to guarantee their costs" Similar underwritesponsorsupportbackinsureindemnifyvouch forput up collateral forgive earnest money forprovide surety forprovide (financial) security forinformal:be ready to pick up the tab forbankroll
   • ▪ promise with certainty: "no one can guarantee a profit on stocks" Similar promiseswearswear to the factpledgevowundertakegive one's wordgive an assurancegive assurancesgive an undertakinggive a pledgeswear an oathtake an oathcross one's heart (and hope to die)archaic:plight

   Word Origin late 17th century (in the sense ‘guarantor’): perhaps from Spanish garante, corresponding to French garant (see warrant), later influenced by French garantie ‘guaranty’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGUARANTEE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of guarantee as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use guarantee in different contexts, such as business, banking, and commerce.

   • Guarantee in Arabic

     GUARANTEE translate: يَتَعَهَّد, يَضْمَن, ضَمان, تَعَهُّد....

   • English (US)

     GUARANTEE meaning: 1. a promise that something will be done...

   • Guarantee in Simplified Chinese

     GUARANTEE translate: 保证;（尤指公司保证对产品保修或包退的）保修单，包换单, 担保,...

   • Guarantee in Traditional Chinese

     GUARANTEE translate: 保證;（尤指公司保證對產品保修或包退的）保修單，包換單, 擔保,...

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   Learn the noun and verb forms of guarantee, as well as its synonyms, examples, and word history. A guarantee is an assurance of something, such as quality, security, or payment, or a promise to do or secure something.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › GuaranteeGuarantee - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of guarantee. noun. an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true. “there is no guarantee that they are not lying” see more. noun. a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults. synonyms: guaranty. see more. noun.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGUARANTEE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionguarantee verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb guarantee, which means to promise, to make certain or to agree to be responsible for something. See examples, synonyms and idioms with guarantee.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGUARANTEE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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8. www.thefreedictionary.com › guaranteeGuarantee - definition of guarantee by The Free Dictionary

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   A guarantee is a promise or assurance of quality, durability, or performance of something or someone. It can also be a person or company who gives a guarantee or a security for a debt or obligation.