make sure

/meɪk ˌʃʊər/
/meɪk ʃɔ/
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Other forms: made sure; making sure; makes sure

Definitions of make sure
  1. verb
    make a point of doing something; act purposefully and intentionally
    synonyms: make a point
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    type of:
    act, move
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Pronunciation
US
/meɪk ˌʃʊər/
UK
/meɪk ʃɔ/
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