verb · neutral
ensure
UK/ɪnˈʃʊə(r)/US/ɪnˈʃʊr/en·SURE
Band 6-7speakingtask2task1
to make certain that something will happen or be the case
Examples
“You should ensure you understand the question before you start writing your essay.”
“Policies were changed to ensure equal access to services.”
“In Task 1 check the labels and units to ensure your numbers match the graph.”
Band 8 sentence
“To achieve reliable results, researchers must ensure that their methodology is transparent and replicable.”
Collocations
- ensure + that + clause
- ensure compliance/ensure safety
Word family
ensures verbensured verbensuring verb
Common mistakes
make sure that→ensure that
to ensure for→to ensure
Say it for a higher band
5make sure→6ensure→7+ensure
Synonyms
guarantee
make sure
Easily confused
ensure vs insure
“The company insured the shipment against damage.”
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