Antonyms for ensure

Grammar : Verb

Spell : en-shoor, -shur

Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr

Definition of ensure

Origin : late 14c., from Anglo-French enseurer, from en- "make" (see en- (1)) + Old French seur "sure" (see sure); probably influenced by Old French asseurer "assure." Related: Ensured; ensures; ensuring.

verb guarantee; make secure

Example sentences :

To ensure rigidity the rudder must be stayed with guy wires.
Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

The success no man can ensure; but for the fighting them, if they can be got at, I pledge myself.
Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey

He had resolved to ensure his silence; and he looked to the end, not the means.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

A man might do it once by good luck, but none could ensure it.'
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

But the writings and readings of men will not be enough to ensure this.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

His safety appeared to us the most pressing matter to ensure.
Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon

And throw a penny into the Trevi fountain to ensure your return?
Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley

This will make it hot, and ensure its being perfectly clean.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

And a Committee of Vigilance would be appointed to ensure its effectual working.
Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael

If at the price of it he could ensure safety to Rosamund, that price he would gladly pay.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

Synonyms for ensure

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