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

Governor Joe wants to make sure that their dignity remains intact no matter what. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026

The new law aims to make sure that in America's top state for quality of life, more people have a place to live. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Lyricists have to make sure the audience sees the entire situation by the end of the first verse. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Additionally, make sure to familiarize yourself with your state’s regulations, as regulations do differ by state. — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for make sure

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