/ɡaɾantiˈθaɾ/
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Translation
to guarantee, to ensure
Word origin
From garantía ('guarantee'), from Old French garant ('protector, warrant'), of Germanic origin. The same root gives English 'warrant' and 'guarantee'.
- Origin
- Germanic
- Root
- garant
- English cognates
- guarantee, warrant
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (z>c)
Examples
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The company wants to guarantee the quality of its products.
lleguemos .
I cannot guarantee that we will arrive on time.
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This contract guarantees your rights as a worker.
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How can we ensure the safety of the children?
potable.
The government promised to guarantee access to drinking water.
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