What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ensure
Example
I will ensure that the project is completed on time. [ensure: verb]
Example
The company has implemented new security measures to ensure the safety of its employees. [ensure: verb]
guarantee
Example
The manufacturer guarantees the product for one year. [guarantees: verb]
Example
The hotel offers a satisfaction guarantee to its guests. [guarantee: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ensure is more common in everyday language than guarantee. Ensure is versatile and can be used in various contexts, while guarantee is more formal and typically used in legal or contractual situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ensure and guarantee?
Guarantee is more formal than ensure and is often used in legal or contractual contexts. Ensure is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
