guarantee

noun countable

UK /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

Word Forms

singular	guarantee
plural	guarantees

1
something that makes it certain that something will happen
guarantee of:
Massive investment is no guarantee of success.
guarantee against:
Being with you is my guarantee against them harming me.
guarantee (that):
Going to court is the best guarantee that you will both be treated fairly.
There’s no guarantee you will get in without a ticket.
Synonyms and related words
Certainty and being certain
certainty
assurance
guarantee
2
a promise that something will definitely happen
give (someone) a guarantee:
I can’t give you any guarantees at the moment.
guarantee (that):
The company has given a guarantee that there will be no job losses.
guarantee against:
The tribes wanted secure guarantees against future invasions.
guarantee of:
The university insisted on a written guarantee of good conduct from his uncle.
cast-iron guarantee (=one that is completely reliable):
We need a cast-iron guarantee that the trade in endangered animals will stop.
Synonyms and related words
Promises
promise
commitment
guarantee
3
an agreement that if something that you buy does not work, it will be repaired or replaced, or you can have your money back
Many companies offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
under guarantee (=protected by a company’s guarantee):
My watch is still under guarantee, so they’ll repair it for free.
something carries a guarantee:
Window frames carry a thirty year guarantee against rot or decay.
Synonyms and related words
The activity of selling
aftermarket
buyer’s market
call
1. 3a
  a document containing a guarantee
  Synonyms and related words
  Documents and types of document
  annual report
  blue book
  certificate
4
an agreement to pay back money that someone else owes if they cannot pay it back themselves
guarantee for:
The bank requires a guarantee for its loans.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to borrowing money and owing money
borrowing
borrowing powers
call it quits
1. 4a
  an amount of money or a valuable object that you leave with someone until you have paid the money that you owe or have done something that you promised to do
  Synonyms and related words
  Unspecified amounts of money
  amount
  appropriation
  a price on someone’s head

guarantee

noun countable

US /ˌɡerənˈti/

Word Forms

singular	guarantee
plural	guarantees

1
something that makes it certain that something will happen
guarantee of:
Massive investment is no guarantee of success.
guarantee against:
Being with you is my guarantee against them harming me.
guarantee (that):
Going to court is the best guarantee that you will both be treated fairly.
There’s no guarantee you will get in without a ticket.
Synonyms and related words
Certainty and being certain
certainty
assurance
guarantee
2
an agreement that if something that you buy does not work, it will be repaired or replaced, or you can have your money back
Many companies offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
under guarantee (=protected by a company’s guarantee):
My watch is still under guarantee, so they’ll fix it for free.
something carries a guarantee:
Window frames carry a thirty year guarantee against rot or decay.
Synonyms and related words
The activity of selling
aftermarket
buyer’s market
call
1. 2a
  a document containing a guarantee
  Synonyms and related words
  Documents and types of document
  annual report
  blue book
  certificate
3
an agreement to pay back money that someone owes if they cannot pay it back themselves
The bank requires a guarantee for its loans.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to borrowing money and owing money
borrowing
borrowing power
call it quits
4
a promise that something will definitely happen
guarantee (that):
The company has given a guarantee that there will be no layoffs.
guarantee against:
The tribes wanted secure guarantees against future invasions.
guarantee of:
The university insisted on a written guarantee of good conduct from his uncle.
cast-iron guarantee (=one that is completely reliable):
We need a cast-iron guarantee that the trade in endangered animals will stop.
give (someone) a guarantee:
I can’t give you any guarantees at the moment.
Synonyms and related words
Promises
promise
commitment
guarantee

guarantee

verb transitive

UK /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	guarantee
he/she/it	guarantees
present participle	guaranteeing
past tense	guaranteed
past participle	guaranteed

1
to make it certain that something will happen or exist
The government provides help for small businesses, but it cannot guarantee their success.
guarantee (that):
We can’t guarantee that you will get the cheapest fare possible.
be guaranteed by/under something:
Freedom of speech is guaranteed by our constitution.
The right to a fair trial is guaranteed under Article Six of the convention.
guarantee someone something:
This win guarantees them a place in the final.
Synonyms and related words
To make something start to exist or happen
bring about
trigger
form
2
to promise that something will happen
You should pass the test first time, but we can’t guarantee it.
guarantee (that):
He guaranteed they would be paid on time.
guarantee to do something:
Our tutors can virtually guarantee to get you through the exams.
Synonyms and related words
To make a promise
promise
commit
swear
1. 2a
  to promise someone that they will have something or will get something
  guarantee someone something:
  We can guarantee you the very finest standards of service.
  be guaranteed something:
  You’re guaranteed a window seat.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make a promise
  promise
  commit
  swear
3
to agree to repair or replace something that someone has bought if it stops working
All our products are guaranteed for three years.
guarantee something against something:
The car’s bodywork is fully guaranteed against rusting.
Synonyms and related words
The activity of selling
aftermarket
buyer’s market
call
4
to agree to pay back the money that someone else owes if they cannot pay it back themselves
The loan was guaranteed by a Hong Kong property developer.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to borrowing money and owing money
borrowing
borrowing powers
call it quits
1. 4a
  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
  I used my own personal assets as security to guarantee the loan.
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to borrowing money and owing money
  borrowing
  borrowing powers
  call it quits

phrases

be guaranteed to do something

guarantee

verb transitive

US /ˌɡerənˈti/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	guarantee
he/she/it	guarantees
present participle	guaranteeing
past tense	guaranteed
past participle	guaranteed

1
to make it certain that something will happen or exist
Our agency provides help for small businesses, but it cannot guarantee their success.
be guaranteed by/under something:
Freedom of speech is guaranteed by our Constitution.
The right to a fair trial is guaranteed under Article Six of the convention.
guarantee (that):
We can’t guarantee that you will get the cheapest tickets possible.
guarantee someone something:
This win guarantees them a place in the finals.
Synonyms and related words
To make something start to exist or happen
bring about
start off
create
2
to promise that something will happen
You should pass the test first time, but we can’t guarantee it.
guarantee (that):
He guaranteed they would be paid on time.
guarantee to do something:
Our tutors can virtually guarantee to help you get better grades.
Synonyms and related words
To make a promise
promise
commit
swear
1. 2a
  to promise someone that they will have something or will get something
  guarantee someone something:
  We can guarantee you the very finest standards of service.
  be guaranteed something:
  You’re guaranteed a window seat.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make a promise
  promise
  commit
  swear
3
(guarantee against) to protect something or someone against damage or harm
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save
4
to agree to pay back the money that someone else owes if they cannot pay it back themselves
The loan was guaranteed by his parents.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to borrowing money and owing money
borrowing
borrowing power
call it quits
1. 4a
  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
  I used my own personal assets as security to guarantee the loan.
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to borrowing money and owing money
  borrowing
  borrowing power
  call it quits
5
to agree to repair or replace something that someone has bought if it stops working
All our products are guaranteed for three years.
guarantee something against something:
The car’s bodywork is fully guaranteed against rust.
Synonyms and related words
The activity of selling
aftermarket
buyer’s market
call

phrases

be guaranteed to do something

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