Make certain of Meaning in English

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Definition

To check or do something so that you are sure it will happen or is true. It means to confirm or guarantee something.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is slightly formal. It's similar to 'make sure', but a bit stronger and often used when you want to emphasize absolute certainty. Common with 'that' clauses or 'of' + noun: 'make certain of the facts'. Less common in casual conversation than 'make sure'.

• Spanish: asegurarse de
• Portuguese (BR): certificar-se de
• Portuguese (PT): certificar-se de
• Chinese (Simplified): 确保
• Chinese (Traditional): 確保
• Hindi: पक्की करना
• Arabic: التأكد من
• Bengali: নিশ্চিত হওয়া - নিশ্চিত করা
• Russian: убедиться - удостовериться
• Japanese: 確実にする - 確認する
• Vietnamese: đảm bảo - xác nhận
• Korean: 확실히 하다 - 확인하다
• Turkish: emin olmak - kesinleştirmek
• Urdu: یقینی بنانا
• Indonesian: memastikan - memastikan diri

Example Sentences

Please make certain of your answer before you submit the test.

basic

You should make certain of the meeting time.

basic

They made certain of locking the door before leaving.

basic

Just to be safe, I’ll make certain of the directions before I head out.

natural

We need to make certain of all the details before signing the contract.

natural

Can you make certain of who’s bringing the drinks for the party?

natural