obtain
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ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :stence subsistence
Related Words
Near Antonyms
ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :stence subsistence
Related Words
Near Antonyms
ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :stence subsistence
Related Words
Near Antonyms
ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :stence subsistence
Related Words
Near Antonyms
ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :stence subsistence
Related Words
Near Antonyms
ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :stence subsistence
Related Words
Near Antonyms
ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :stence subsistence
Related Words
Near Antonyms
ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :stence subsistence
Related Words
Near Antonyms
ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :stence subsistence
Related Words
Near Antonyms
ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :stence subsistence
Related Words
Near Antonyms
ensure
ensured; ensuring
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee //new measures to ensure passenger safety //must ensure compliance with all regulations //The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness. — Amanda Cushman //Picking an all-inclusive resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene … will ensure everyone finds something to do. — Meagan Drillinger
Usage of assure, ensure, and insure
In the centuries that ensure, assure, and insure have been in use, each member of the trio has at times been defined as a synonym of the others. Today, however, distinctions are generally made. Assure is most often used when someone is removing, or attempting to remove, doubt. //assuring us that the information was correct Ensure typically applies when something is made sure, certain, or safe. //ensure that the door is locked Insure sometimes has this same meaning, but more often it is used when insurance is involved, //insure the car against theft or, with the word against, when there is an effort to prevent something. //trying to insure against a negative outcomeExamples
- //They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
- //regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
First Known Use
1744, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ensurer, alteration of assurer — more at assureenunciate
enunciated; enunciating
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to make a definite or systematic statement of
- : articulate, pronounce //enunciate all the syllables
- intransitive verb
- :