guarantee (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˌɡærənˈtiː/
Definition
A formal promise or assurance that certain conditions will be fulfilled, especially that a product will be repaired or replaced if faulty.
Examples
The watch comes with a two-year guarantee against mechanical failure.
We offer a money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase.
There is no guarantee that the new policy will solve the problem.
How to Use guarantee
- guarantee that (collocation)
- To promise that a specific situation or outcome will occur. — "I cannot guarantee that the train will arrive on time."
- guarantee against (prepositional phrase)
- To promise protection or compensation for a specific problem or defect. — "The warranty guarantees against manufacturing defects for five years."
- guarantee of (prepositional phrase)
- Something that provides certainty or assurance of a particular outcome. — "Hard work is no guarantee of wealth."
- guarantee sb sth (collocation)
- To promise someone something. — "The company guaranteed its customers a high level of service."
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