guarantees
|guar-an-tees|
B1
/ˌɡærənˈtiːz/
(guarantee)
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 'to protect or ensure,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
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 11:41