Make sure Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To check or do something so that you are certain it is correct or will happen as planned.

Usage & Nuances

'Make sure' is informal and very common. It is often followed by 'to' + verb ('make sure to lock the door') or 'that' + clause ('make sure that it works'). Not used in formal writing; use 'ensure' or 'verify' in formal contexts.

• Spanish: asegurarse - comprobar
• Portuguese (BR): certificar - garantir
• Portuguese (PT): certificar - garantir
• Chinese (Simplified): 确保 - 确认
• Chinese (Traditional): 確保 - 確認
• Hindi: पक्का करना - सुनिश्चित करना
• Arabic: تأكد (من) - حرص على
• Bengali: নিশ্চিত করা - নিশ্চিত হওয়া
• Russian: убедиться - удостовериться
• Japanese: 必ず〜する - 確認する
• Vietnamese: đảm bảo - chắc chắn
• Korean: 확인하다 - 반드시 ~하다
• Turkish: emin olmak - sağlamak
• Urdu: یقینی بنانا
• Indonesian: memastikan

Example Sentences

Please make sure the door is locked.

basic

Make sure to bring your ticket.

basic

I will make sure everything is ready.

basic

Can you make sure we don’t forget anything?

natural

Just make sure you text me when you arrive.

natural

I always make sure to double-check my work before handing it in.

natural