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The store gave a guarantee for the new backpack.
What does Guarantee mean?
Guarantee means to promise or assure something.
Dictionary definition
To promise that something will happen or be done; as a noun, a promise or assurance.
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Guarantee in a sentence
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I cannot guarantee sunshine, but I can check the forecast.
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A guarantee gives people confidence because it promises a specific result or protection.
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What does guarantee mean?
GUARANTEE means guarantee means to promise or assure something.
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Which sentence uses guarantee correctly?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to guarantee?
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gar · un · tee · strongest beat: tee
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WordGuarantee.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningGuarantee means to promise or assure something.
ExampleExample: The store gave a guarantee for the new backpack.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- gar · un · tee
- Strongest beat
- tee
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tee.
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Word family
Guarantee word family
Base word
guarantee
verb
guaranteed
Past tense form.
verb
guaranteeing
Ongoing form.
verb
guarantees
Present-tense form or plural noun.
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Hint for students
Guarantee means to promise or assure something.
Common mix-up
Guarantee is not the same as doubt. Guarantee means guarantee means to promise or assure something.
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Read this model sentence: I cannot guarantee sunshine, but I can check the forecast. Clue words: cannot, sunshine, but. Underline clue words that show why guarantee fits instead of doubt. Now write one new sentence that shows guarantee without using the word guarantee. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show guarantee?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I cannot guarantee sunshine, but I can check the forecast." Why does guarantee fit better than doubt?
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