guarantee — a formal promise or assurance that certain conditions will be fulfilled
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a formal promise or assurance that certain conditions will be fulfilled
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɡærənˈtiː/
Example Sentences
- The pizza place offers a 30-minute delivery guarantee, or your pizza is free!
- I can guarantee that my mom's cooking will make you forget about your diet.
- The company guarantees customer satisfaction with all their products.
guarantee
NOUN[/ˌɡærənˈtiː/]
a formal promise or assurance that certain conditions will be fulfilled
Salesman guarantees car quality with warranty
GRAN's TEE is always perfect — a taste guaranteed every time.
No guarantee until all agree — then seal it with a decree.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'garantie', derived from Spanish 'garantía', which comes from Old French 'garant' (guarantor/warrant). The ultimate origin is uncertain but possibly from Germanic 'wara' (protection/awareness).
Breakdown
guar- (protect/warrant) + -ant (agent noun) + -ee (recipient) = guarantee (one who receives protection/assurance)
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📝Examples
“The pizza place offers a 30-minute delivery guarantee, or your pizza is free!”
“I can guarantee that my mom's cooking will make you forget about your diet.”
“The company guarantees customer satisfaction with all their products.”
“There's no guarantee that it will rain tomorrow, but bring an umbrella just in case.”
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