guarantee
|guar/an/tee|
B1
/ˌɡærənˈtiː/
formal assurance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'guarantee' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'garantie,' where 'garant' meant 'protector.'
Historical Evolution
'garantie' transformed into the English word 'guarantee' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a protector or assurance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a formal promise or assurance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a formal assurance or promise, typically in writing, that certain conditions will be fulfilled.
The product comes with a two-year guarantee.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35