noun
- A written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications.
- An unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true.
- usage: "there is no guarantee that they are not lying"
- A collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults.
- synonyms: guaranty
verb
- Give surety or assume responsibility.
- usage: "I vouch for the quality of my products"
- synonyms: vouch
- Make certain of.
- usage: "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success"
- Promise to do or accomplish.
- usage: "guarantee to free the prisoners"
- synonyms: undertake
- Stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of.
- usage: "The dealer warrants all the cars he sells"; "I warrant this information"
- synonyms: warrant
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