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Synonyms for make sure


Grammar : Verb
Spell : shoo r, shur
Phonetic Transcription : ʃʊər, ʃɜr

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Définition of make sure

Origin :
  • c.1300, "safe, secure," later "mentally certain" (mid-15c.), from Old French sur, seur "safe, secure," from Latin securus "free from care, untroubled, heedless, safe" (see secure (adj.)). Pronunciation development followed that of sugar. As an affirmative meaning "yes, certainly" it dates from 1803, from Middle English meanings "firmly established; having no doubt," and phrases like to be sure (1650s), sure enough (1540s), and for sure (1580s). The use as a qualifier meaning "assuredly" goes back to early 15c. Sure-footed is from 1630s; sure thing dates from 1836. In 16c.-17c., Suresby was an appellation for a person to be depended upon.
  • As in ascertain : verb make sure
  • As in assure : verb make certain
  • As in secure : verb obtain
  • As in verify : verb confirm, validate
  • As in check : verb inspect, examine
  • As in confirm : verb ratify, validate, prove
  • As in ensure : verb guarantee; make secure
  • As in follow up : verb make inquiries
  • As in guarantee : verb pledge, promise
Example sentences :
  • It was a little thing, of course, but Andrew closed his eyes to make sure.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • To make sure of success and the size of his stakes he was willing to invest heavily.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • I got up first on the wall to make sure the coast was clear.
  • Extract from : « The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions » by J. Smeaton Chase
  • To make sure there was no mistake, the series of questions was repeated.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • I saw that he feared me and wished to make sure that I had it not in my power to do him some injury.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • He looked at me out of the angle of his eye to make sure that I was in earnest.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Tenderfoot » by Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson
  • Here they paused to make sure that the Hurons had not quitted the water.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • He must use his wits; but first he must make sure that the two girls were safe.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • This was to make sure that none of our friends should find time to see me off at the train.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • It mistook me for a honeysuckle, and gave me a peck to make sure.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

Antonyms for make sure

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