Ensure
/ɪnˈʃʊr/noun
To make certain that something will occur or be the case.
Did you know?The word 'ensure' is linked to the Latin 'securus', meaning 'free from care', highlighting its ties to protection and safety—almost like casting a spell for security!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
securus
“Free from care, safe, secure.”
Old French
Old French
ensurer
“To make secure, to assure.”
Middle English
Middle English
ensuren
“To make sure, to guarantee.”
Modern English
Modern English
ensure
“To make certain or guarantee.”
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