guaranteed
English meaning: Guaranteed
Definition
To give an assurance that something will be done right.
Example
“The manufacturer guaranteed the appliance for two years.”
Another example: “The bank guaranteed the loan against the value of the house.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral and common; past tense/participle of 'guarantee' and an adjective (guaranteed results) meaning promised or assured. Used in commerce, contracts, and everyday speech (guaranteed to work). Often implies certainty.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From earlier 'garrant' (warrant), influenced by Spanish 'garante' and French 'garant'; ultimately of Germanic origin, related to 'warrant'.
Synonyms
- assured
- promised
- ensured
- warranted
- pledged
Antonyms / Opposites
- uncertain
- unsecured
Related Words
Common Collocations
- guaranteed income
- guaranteed to work
- money-back guaranteed
- guaranteed results
- guaranteed delivery
- virtually guaranteed
Word Forms
guarantee (v); guaranteed; guarantees; guaranteeing; guarantee (n); guarantor (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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