Guarantee

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/

Origin

From Old French guarantie (perhaps via a later Spanish garante), from the verb guarantir ("to protect, assure, vouch for"), ultimately from Old Frankish *warjand, *warand ("a warrant"), or from guaranty. Compare guaranty, warranty.

Full definition of guarantee

Noun

1. Anything that assures a certain outcome.Can you give me a guarantee that he will be fit for the match?
2. A written declaration that a certain product will be fit for a purpose and work correctly.The cooker comes with a 5-year guarantee.
3. A person who gives such a guarantee; a guarantor.
4. The person to whom a guarantee is made.

Verb

1. To assure that something will get done right.
2. To assume responsibility for a debt.
3. To make something certain.The long sunny days guarantee a good crop.

Synonyms

• assure
• warrant

Related terms

• guaranty
• guarantor