ensure
/ɪnˈʃɔːr/(verb)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To make certain that something will occur or be the case; to guarantee.
Key Academic Collocations
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ensureensuredensuring
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
guaranteesecuresafeguardcertifyascertain
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Legislative bodies must enforce strict standards to ensure the safety and efficacy of automated driving technologies."
"The flow chart outlines the multiple verification stages designed to ensure food quality along the supply chain."
"Subsidies for rural broadband are essential to ensure equitable educational opportunities for isolated communities."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use in recommendation paragraphs: 'Governments should enact stringent regulations to ensure that corporations minimize pollution.'