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Definition guarantee in British English

guarantee verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌɡærənˈtiː/
1

to make it certain that something will happen or exist

Example

The government provides help for small businesses, but it cannot guarantee their success.

Example

We can't guarantee that you will get the cheapest fare possible.

Example

Freedom of speech is guaranteed by our constitution.

Example

The right to a fair trial is guaranteed under Article Six of the convention.

Example

This win guarantees them a place in the final.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
2

to promise that something will happen

Example

You should pass the test first time, but we can't guarantee it.

Example

He guaranteed they would be paid on time.

Example

Our tutors can virtually guarantee to get you through the exams.

Synonyms and related words
promise commit swear
2.1

to promise someone that they will have something or will get something

Example

We can guarantee you the very finest standards of service.

Example

You're guaranteed a window seat.

Synonyms and related words
promise commit swear
3

to agree to repair or replace something that someone has bought if it stops working

Example

All our products are guaranteed for three years.

Example

The car's bodywork is fully guaranteed against rusting.

Synonyms and related words
aftermarket buyer’s market call
4

to agree to pay back the money that someone else owes if they cannot pay it back themselves

Example

The loan was guaranteed by a Hong Kong property developer.

Synonyms and related words
borrowing powers borrowings call it quits
4.1

if a valuable object guarantees something, it is given to someone until you have paid the money that you owe or have done the thing that you promised to do

Example

I used my own personal assets as security to guarantee the loan.

Synonyms and related words
borrowing powers borrowings call it quits
Definition guarantee in British English