guarantee

/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/
noun 5verb 3

Collocations

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1

(noun.) written promise by a company

ADJ

full | lifetime, three-year, two-year, etc. | money-back

VERB + GUARANTEE

carry, come with, have

This laptop carries a one-year guarantee, so you can return it if something breaks.

give (sb), issue, offer (sb)

PREP

under ~

My new phone is under guarantee for two years, so the manufacturer will fix any problems at no cost.

~ against

This insurance policy provides a guarantee against accidental damage to your home.

~ for

The manufacturer offers a five-year guarantee for all electronic devices purchased from their store.

~ on

This phone comes with a two-year guarantee on the battery and screen.

2

(noun.) promise that sth will be done/will happen

ADJ

absolute, cast-iron, firm, reliable | long-term

constitutional, personal

The bank offered a personal guarantee when we applied for the business loan.

VERB + GUARANTEE

give (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with) | demand, want

get

The car manufacturer refused to get us a written guarantee on the engine.

PREP

~ against

A good insurance policy provides a guarantee against unexpected medical expenses.

~ for

The bank provides a five-year guarantee for all appliances purchased through their store.

~ of

A good education is no guarantee of success in life.

3

(verb.) promise to do sth/promise sth will happen

ADV

absolutely

I absolutely guarantee this recipe will work if you follow the instructions carefully.

personally

I personally guarantee that this restaurant will give you the best meal in town.

VERB + GUARANTEE

be able to, can

4

(verb.) give a written promise about the quality of sth

PHRASES

be fully guaranteed

The new phone I bought last year is fully guaranteed against any defects.

5

(verb.) make sth certain to happen

ADV

absolutely | almost, practically, virtually

effectively

A good insurance policy effectively guarantees that your medical bills will be covered.

automatically

Having a university degree doesn't automatically guarantee you'll find employment in your field.

by no means, not necessarily

A high price does not necessarily guarantee the quality of a product.

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