make sure

phrase

: to find out or do something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.

Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.

They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.

Examples of make sure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Before each route, Mercer carefully inspects his bus, checking windows, emergency exits and other safety equipment to make sure everything is ready for students. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

But Madeley wanted to make sure that was placed alongside Heumann’s joy, warmth, humor, and vulnerability. — Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026

Well, Tuesday, adults will have a chance to make sure this doesn't happen in Washington state again. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Additionally, make sure food inside your home or garage is put away, including pet food and water. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 1 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for make sure

• annexure
• embouchure
• epicure
• immature
• paramour
• premature
• reassure
• reinsure
• sinecure
• abjure
• adjure
• allure