Dictionary
English - Dutch
Ensure
ɪnˈʃʊr
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
verzekeren, garanderen, zorgen voor, bevestigen
Ensure meanings in Dutch
verzekeren
Example:
I want to ensure that you receive the package on time.
Ik wil ervoor zorgen dat je het pakket op tijd ontvangt.
Please ensure all documents are signed before submission.
Zorg ervoor dat alle documenten zijn ondertekend voordat je ze indient.
Usage: formalContext: Used in professional or official situations where assurance or confirmation is required.
Note: Commonly used in contexts involving obligations, safety, or guarantees.
garanderen
Example:
We guarantee that our products are of high quality.
Wij garanderen dat onze producten van hoge kwaliteit zijn.
This policy ensures customer satisfaction.
Dit beleid garandeert klanttevredenheid.
Usage: formalContext: Often used in business or legal contexts to express a commitment to a specific outcome.
Note: This term emphasizes a stronger level of assurance or promise.
zorgen voor
Example:
You need to ensure that the doors are locked at night.
Je moet ervoor zorgen dat de deuren 's nachts op slot zijn.
Make sure to ensure the safety of the children during the trip.
Zorg ervoor dat de veiligheid van de kinderen tijdens de reis gewaarborgd is.
Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversation to indicate taking responsibility for something.
Note: This is a more casual way to express the idea of ensuring something, often used in personal contexts.
bevestigen
Example:
Can you ensure that the meeting is confirmed for tomorrow?
Kun je bevestigen dat de vergadering voor morgen is bevestigd?
I need to ensure that my flight is on time.
Ik moet bevestigen dat mijn vlucht op tijd is.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in contexts where confirmation is required, can be both casual and official.
Note: While similar to 'verzekeren', it often relates to verifying or affirming rather than guaranteeing.
Ensure's synonyms
verify
To verify is to confirm the truth or accuracy of something.
Example: The bank needs to verify your identity before processing the transaction.
Note: Similar to 'ensure,' but 'verify' specifically refers to confirming the accuracy or truth of something rather than ensuring it will happen.
Ensure expressions, common phrases
Make sure
To emphasize the importance of ensuring something.
Example: Make sure to lock the door before leaving.
Note: Slightly less formal than 'ensure'.
Guarantee
To promise or assure that something will happen or be the case.
Example: We guarantee that our products are of the highest quality.
Note: Stronger assurance than 'ensure'.
Assure
To make someone confident or certain of something.
Example: I assure you that the project will be completed on time.
Note: Similar to 'ensure' but focuses on providing confidence.
Secure
To make certain that something will happen or be obtained.
Example: We need to secure the funding before proceeding with the project.
Note: Implies taking steps to ensure something rather than just ensuring it.
Check
To verify or confirm that something is in order.
Example: Please check that all the details are correct before submitting the form.
Note: Less formal than 'ensure' and often involves verification.
Confirm
To establish the truth or accuracy of something.
Example: Can you confirm that the meeting is still scheduled for tomorrow?
Note: Similar to 'ensure' but focuses on verifying information.
Double-check
To check something again to ensure accuracy or completeness.
Example: I always double-check my work to avoid errors.
Note: Emphasizes the act of checking something multiple times for assurance.
Ensure everyday (slang) expressions
Sure thing
Means something is guaranteed or will definitely happen without any doubt.
Example: Can you make sure the client receives the report? - Sure thing, I'll send it right away.
Note: In spoken language, 'sure thing' is a casual way to convey certainty or agreement rather than using the more formal 'ensure'.
Lock down
To make sure or firmly establish something.
Example: Let's lock down the details before we proceed with the project.
Note: While 'lock down' is more informal, it implies a sense of securing or finalizing a plan or arrangement.
Nail down
To secure or finalize something, especially details or arrangements.
Example: We need to nail down the specifics of the contract before signing it.
Note: Similar to 'lock down', 'nail down' is a more informal way to emphasize the act of confirming or securing details.
Whip into shape
To organize, improve, or put something in order.
Example: We must whip the project into shape to ensure it meets the deadline.
Note: This slang term implies the act of taking control and ensuring things are in proper condition or form.
Ensure - Examples
Ensure that you have enough food for the party.
Zorg ervoor dat je genoeg eten hebt voor het feest.
The company ensures the quality of their products.
Het bedrijf zorgt voor de kwaliteit van hun producten.
I want to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
Ik wil ervoor zorgen dat iedereen op dezelfde lijn zit.
Ensure grammar
Ensure - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: ensure
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): ensured
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): ensuring
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): ensures
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): ensure
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): ensure
Syllables, Separation and Stress
ensure Contains 2 syllables: en • sure
Phonetic transcription: in-ˈshu̇r
en sure , in ˈshu̇r (The red syllable is stressed)
Ensure - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
ensure: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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