ensure
Meaning
To ensure means to make certain that something will happen or be the case, often by taking specific actions or precautions.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "ensure" with "insure," which refers specifically to financial protection against loss.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
Saturday
morning
Anna
checks
her
shopping
list
and
plans
the
meals
for
the
week
.
She
buys
fresh
ingredients
at
the
market
to
ensure
the
food
tastes
good
and
will
last
several
days
.
When
she
cooks
she
follows
simple
recipes
and
pays
attention
to
timing
so
nothing
burns
.
Her
neighbors
often
stop
by
and
ask
for
a
taste
,
which
makes
the
kitchen
feel
lively
.
After
dinner
she
cleans
the
pans
and
puts
leftovers
in
the
fridge
to
keep
everything
tidy
.
Common Phrases
ensure success
ensure safety
ensure compliance
Synonyms
Related Words
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