garantir

Senses

1. 1.

   to guarantee, to ensure

   to make certain that something will happen or be the case

2. 2.

   to assure, to promise

   to state with confidence that something is true or will be done

3. 3.

   to secure, to safeguard

   to obtain or protect something, making it safe or certain

Examples

• "O governo garantiu que os salários serão pagos em dia."

  The government guaranteed that salaries will be paid on time.

• "Preciso garantir minha vaga na universidade estudando muito."

  I need to secure my spot at the university by studying a lot.

• "Ela me garantiu que chegaria cedo à reunião."

  She assured me that she would arrive early to the meeting.

Usage

Very common verb in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with "que" clauses (garantir que...). Common collocation: "garantir o futuro" (secure the future). Takes regular -ir conjugation.