Definition

A promise or assurance that something will happen or that a product will be of good quality.

Example

The company offers a two-year guarantee on all its products.

Conversation

Did you see that new phone on sale?

Yeah, but does it come with a guarantee? I don’t want to buy something that might break quickly.

Good point! A solid guarantee would make me feel much better about the purchase.

Exactly! It's always nice to have that assurance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To promise that something will happen or that something is true, often providing assurance or security about it.

Example

The company guarantees that the product will work for at least two years.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really hope this new phone works well.

Yeah, but they guarantee it will last for at least two years.

That's comforting to know; I just hate when gadgets break down.

Root Explanation

Guarantee → It is derived from the Old French 'garant' (meaning to protect or defend) and the suffix '-ee' (meaning a person who is the object of an action). The word 'guarantee' means a promise or assurance that something will be done or that a condition will be fulfilled, often involving protection or security.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'protected' ('garant') and the '-ee' indicating a person involved. This helps you remember that a guarantee is a promise to protect or ensure something.

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