guarantee

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "guarantee" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to a promise to assure that something will happen or be the case or that someone will or will not do something. Example sentence: I guarantee that I will finish my project on time.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

His wife, Patience, led the rally with a song asking God to guarantee his victory.

The Guardian

If, in addition, the state could guarantee part of the value of the bonds they would quickly have high-quality ratings.

The Guardian - Opinion

Dave Smith, the group's spokesman, said: "Hopefully by the BSG applying for core participant status, we will be able to guarantee that spying on trade unions and passing over information to private companies becomes a theme within the Pitchford inquiry".

The Guardian

Earlier this year the appeal court rejected a legal challenge by Debbie Purdy, a multiple sclerosis patient, who wanted a guarantee that her husband would not be prosecuted for helping her to travel to Switzerland to take her life.

The Guardian

"That's why the home secretary has agreed a number of significant changes to provide the necessary assurance and guarantee the primacy of the chief constable".

The Guardian

If you don't make a claim, there is no guarantee that your premium won't go up if you have even a minor accident.

The Guardian - Money

Further ahead, economists warn that a €7.2bn package would merely buy some time for Athens but by no means guarantee Greece could remain in the eurozone – something polls suggest most Greeks want.

The Guardian

"We no longer wanted to be the place, the repository where those data lived, because we couldn't guarantee that they were methodologically rigorous enough for us to actually publish," said Erica L Smith, chief of BJS's law enforcement statistics unit.

The Guardian

A bookseller recently told me there are several topics that guarantee a bestselling book in the US.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

The EU's competition commissioner, Joaquín Almunia, had expressed scepticism that the Hinkley Point C scheme could satisfy the EU's stringent state aid criteria after the UK government agreed to underwrite the project with a loan guarantee and a commitment on the price of the electricity generated by the power station.

The Guardian

A UN or EU route, ideally in co-ordination, should provide for neutral monitors to be sent within 24 hours to guarantee eastern Ukraine's border with Russia.

The Guardian - Opinion

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

To strengthen a guarantee, provide specific details or evidence that supports your claim. This will increase the recipient's trust and confidence in your assurance.

Common error

Avoid using "guarantee" when the outcome is not completely within your control or is subject to external factors. Instead, use phrases like "likely to" or "highly probable" to reflect a more realistic level of assurance.

Linguistic Context

The word "guarantee" functions as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to assure or promise something. As a noun, it refers to an assurance or a warranty. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage in both forms.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

34%

Formal & Business

33%

Science

33%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The term "guarantee" is frequently used in English as both a verb and a noun to express assurance or certainty. Ludwig AI confirms that it follows standard grammar rules, and our analysis reveals that it's most commonly found in news, business, and science contexts. When using "guarantee", be precise about what you are assuring to avoid ambiguity. While "guarantee" is widely accepted, be cautious about overstating certainty in situations beyond your control. Related phrases like "assure", "warrant", and "ensure" offer alternative ways to convey similar meanings. Overall, "guarantee" is a versatile word that adds credibility and trust when used appropriately.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

ensure

Focuses on making certain that something will happen.

promise

A straightforward declaration assuring someone that one will do something.

assure

Implies a firm promise or conviction about something.

secure

Emphasizes making something safe or certain against threats.

warrant

Suggests a formal assurance, often in a commercial or legal context.

pledge

Indicates a solemn or formal promise, often involving commitment.

insure

Primarily related to protecting against financial loss or risk.

vouch for

Represents standing as a guarantor for the behavior or good qualities of another.

certify

Indicates an official confirmation or verification of something.

affirm

Conveys a strong and public declaration of support or belief.

FAQs

How can I use "guarantee" in a sentence?

You can use "guarantee" to assure a specific outcome or to take responsibility for an obligation. For example, "I "guarantee" that the product will work as described" or "The government will "guarantee" the loan".

What are some synonyms for "guarantee"?

Alternatives to "guarantee" include "assure", "warrant", "ensure", and "secure depending on the context".

Is there a difference between "guarantee" and "warranty"?

"Guarantee" is a general assurance or promise, while "warranty" refers specifically to a written guarantee, especially for a product, ensuring its quality and performance for a specified period. A "warranty" is a type of "guarantee".

What does a money-back "guarantee" mean?

A money-back "guarantee" means that if you're not satisfied with a product or service, you can return it within a specified timeframe and receive a full refund.