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make sure to — used to emphasize that someone must remember to do something or ensure that something happens

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: used to emphasize that someone must remember to do something or ensure that something happens

Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ʃʊr tuː/

Example Sentences

  • Make sure to feed the cat, or it will plot world domination.
  • Make sure to submit your report by Friday.
  • Make sure to wear sunscreen, unless you want to look like a lobster.

make sure to

VERB

[/meɪk ʃʊr tuː/]

used to emphasize that someone must remember to do something or ensure that something happens

a caring mother kneels down and carefully checks her child's backpack one more time. She points to each item inside while the child watches attentively. The mother then zips up the backpack and helps put it on the child's shoulders. She gives a reassuring pat and thumbs up gesture to confirm everything is ready. Other students and parents move through the hallway behind them preparing for the school day. The child smiles confidently knowing everything has been double-checked.  someone making sure that everything is properly prepared and nothing is forgotten
💡 Concept

a caring mother kneels down and carefully checks her child's backpack one more time. She points to each item inside while the child watches attentively. The mother then zips up the backpack and helps put it on the child's shoulders. She gives a reassuring pat and thumbs up gesture to confirm everything is ready. Other students and parents move through the hallway behind them preparing for the school day. The child smiles confidently knowing everything has been double-checked. someone making sure that everything is properly prepared and nothing is forgotten

Make sure to know, then make sure to show!
🎵 Rhyme

Make sure to know, then make sure to show!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/meɪk ʃʊr tuː/
🇬🇧 UK/meɪk ʃɔː tuː/

🌳Etymology

Origin

Make derives from Old English 'macian' (to construct or produce), while sure comes from Latin 'securus' (safe, free from care). These combined to form the phrase meaning 'to cause something to be certain or guaranteed.'

Breakdown

make (Old English 'macian': to construct) + sure (Latin 'securus': safe, certain) + to (infinitive marker). The phrase functions as a causative construction: 'to make' + 'sure' = to ensure or guarantee.

🎵Rhyme

make sure to go
make sure to know
make sure to show

🔗Collocations

make sure to check
make sure to bring
make sure to call
make sure to remember
make sure to arrive
make sure to follow

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“Make sure to feed the cat, or it will plot world domination.”

“Make sure to submit your report by Friday.”

😄 Fun example

“Make sure to wear sunscreen, unless you want to look like a lobster.”

“Make sure to double-check your passport before traveling.”

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